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HGNFS Site Plan - Addition Page 3 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 this case staff used the perimeter of the site. In order to meet the landscape requirements, 7 deciduous trees, 4 coniferous trees, 4 ornamental trees, and 22 shrubs are required to be installed. The existing landscaping already exceeds the City’s landscaping requirements and the applicant is proposing to preserve all trees during construction. There are 43 existing shrubs on site and the applicant is proposing to remove a few shrubs during construction, however, they will be replacing them with seven new shrubs. Lighting The ordinance requires lighting to consist of cut-off fixtures and for light cast on adjacent property and roads not to exceed ½ foot candle measured at the property line or 1 foot candle measured at the street’s centerline. The applicant is proposing to add one additional wall mounted fixture that will match the existing fixtures. The applicant has provided a cut-sheet for the proposed and existing fixtures, which meets the lighting requirements. Fencing and Screening The applicant is not proposing any fencing or additional mechanical equipment on the property. Streets and Access The property has an existing access into the site off of Francesca Avenue. Parking Section 90-253, Parking and Loading of the City Code determines the number of parking spaces required per site and is determined by the size and use of the building. There are eight parking spaces required and 14 existing spaces on site. The applicant is not proposing any additional parking and currently meets the ordinance standards. Building Architecture The existing building is designed with a pitched roof and gabled ends. The building is constructed of pre-finished fiber cement lap siding with fiber cement shakes at the gables. The addition will be constructed of the same materials and match in color. The building generally meets the commercial and industrial construction standards along with the design guidelines. Signage The applicant is not proposing any signage.