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MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS 10. (c) The perimeter of all parking areas shall be screened by either of the following methods: (1) A berm three feet (3') high with a maximum slope of 3:1 in combination with coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs; or (2) A Iow continuous landscaped hedge.at least three feet (3') high, planted in a triangular pattern so as to achieve full screening at maturity; or (3) A iow decorative masonry wall three feet (3') high in combination with landscaping (landscaping shall be planted between the wall and the public right-of-way, sidewalk, or boundary); or (4) A combination of these methods. Building Foundation Landscaping a. Intent Articulate building facades with landscaping to provide visual interest. b. Design Guidelines and Standards i. Building foundations shall be planted with ornamental plant material, such as ornamental trees, flowering shrubs and perennials, and I~ignre 21---Bui/di~ foundations sha// be p/anted nJith o~zame/~ta/ ground covers. plant material, such as ornamental trees, jqomet~ne~ sht~tbs aha ii. Planting shall be perennia/s, andgromzd covers. massed and scaled as appropriate for the entryway size and space. iii. Landscaping should break down in scale and increase in detail, color, and variety to mark entryways into developments. Service Area Screening a. Intent Service areas create visual and noise impacts on surrounding uses and neighborhoods. These standards visually screen on-site service areas, including trash collection areas, from public rights-of-way and adjacent uses. b. Design Guidelines and Standards i. To the maximum extent feasible, trash containers and collection areas shall be oriented toward rear service corridors. Trash collection or compaction areas shall be located a minimum of twenty feet (20') from any public street, public sidewalk, or property line adjacent to a residential use. CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 42 OCTOBER 7, 2002