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Rosemary Apartments Site Plan and CUP Frenchman Place 4th Addition Final Plat Page 7 The ordinance provides two ways of calculating the required amount of trees and shrubs. One based on the square footage of the building and one based on the perimeter of the site, whichever is greater. In order to meet the landscape requirements, 45 overstory deciduous trees, 45 coniferous trees, 42 ornamental trees, and 140 shrubs are required to be installed. The developer is proposing 62 overstory deciduous trees, 41 coniferous trees, 42 ornamental trees, and 140 shrubs. The developer is substituting 4 of the required coniferous trees with 17 overstory deciduous shade trees. It's in staff s opinion that this is a good substitution. Not only does the developer exceed the number of shrubs that are required overall, they are providing several additional ornamental grasses and perennials. The number of trees and shrubs meet intent the landscape ordinance. Although the landscape plan meets the ordinance in regards to counts, the developer shall revise the landscape plan to comply with the following: 1. Landscaping shall be added to the north side of the building to screen the proposed condensers. 2. The developer shall provide staff with planting details for landscaping proposed on the slopes of the property. Staff will continue to work with the developer on revisions to the landscape plan. The developer is proposing the ground cover to be seeded with grass and the property will be irrigated. Lighting The ordinance requires lighting to consist of cut-off fixtures. Light cast on adjacent property and roads is not to exceed 1/2 foot candle measured at the property line or 1 foot candle measured at the street's centerline. The developer is proposing pole mounted cut-off light fixtures within the parking lot area. The developer is also proposing wall mounted downcast cut-off light fixtures on the building. The developer has provided examples of cut sheet for the lights, but has not decided on a final product to install. Shields will be required on the proposed lights to reduce glare. Prior to the installation, the pole and wall mounted fixtures will need to be reviewed and approved by staff. Fencing and Screening The developer is not proposing any fencing at this time. If fencing is proposed in the future, the location and type shall be reviewed and approved by staff. The developer is not showing the location of any roof top mechanical equipment. The ground mounted is proposed on the north side of the building. Landscaping shall be added to the north side of the building to screen the proposed condensers. The trash enclosure is proposed to be interior to the building on the west side.