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Page 3 staff has included a condition in the approving resolution requiring the applicant to construct the additional 27 parking spaces if parking demand increases or a parking problem arises. Building Height The zoning ordinance limits building height to 50 feet. The proposed building is between 33 and 36 feet high, and complies with the ordinance. Building Coverage and Lot Coverage The ordinance limits building coverage to 40% and lot coverage to 80%. The proposed site plan complies with the coverage requirements. Lighting The proposed site plan does not indicate exterior lighting for the building or site. The attached resolution includes a condition requiring a lighting plan for any exterior lighting prior to the issuance of a building permit. All lighting will comply with the City's exterior lighting standards and the restrictive covenants for the park which requires all light fixtures to be shield and contain full cutoffs in order to direct light away form adjoining properties and public streets. Landscaping The applicant has submitted an extensive landscape plan that includes, 1) 18 overstory deciduous trees of 4 different species, 2) 21 coniferous trees of 2 different species, 3) 18 ornamental trees of 3 different species, and 4) 210 shrubs of 8 different species. The amount, type, size, and proposed location of plantings comply with the requirements of the landscape ordinance. The applicant also intends to preserve a grove of existing trees on the north end of the site and grove of existing trees on the east end of the site. The proposed landscaping arrangement and the existing grove of trees on the east end of the site should help to screen the loading area of the building from the surrounding properties and Fenway Boulevard Circle. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to ensure that the proposed landscaping adequately provides year round screening of the loading area. Screening The proposed building will not include any exterior storage except for the overnight parking of commercial vehicles to the rear of the building. The trash and recycling receptacles will be enclosed in a permanent structure constructed of the same building materials and matching colors as the principle building. The applicant has indicated that there will be some roof-top mechanical units on the building. The comprehensive land use regulations and the restrictive covenants for the park require the screening of all mounted mechanical equipment from surrounding uses and public right-of-ways. The parapet walls should be utilized to completely screen roof top units or a treatment compatible to the building architecture. The attached resolution includes a condition requiring the applicant to provide a screening plan including 3