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Local and Arterial Street Trees: Local and Arterial Street trees may be chosen from any species on the above lists. Planter Beds/Boxes/Tree Grates .-Planter beds, tree grates and planters shall be as shown on the Streetscape Master Plan. Details and specification shall be added to Appendix A as developed and approved by the City. Appendix A shall be amended as needed.ln thc downtown arc , what abort u,irig tkovc ground 7Itr inv h2ds (thew arc typically 3 /I feet in height and may contain peri:x Ii,thowy shrubs, or po:cibly even very small trccs)? Ercntially industrial size flower pots... • For Downtown Street type, trcc grates should be of same duly., Itul do we want to specify a particular onc, manufacturer, or simply state that they're required and arc subject to approval by staff/council? Although probably very expensive, could even explore custom grates that chow thc COR logo, although not sure if they would be `expandable' as trccs grow in girth. • Irrigation shall be provided to ensure survival of plant materials. The City shall provide irrigation systems along the Parkway and Destination streets. Unless otherwise approved, all other irrigation shall be the responsibility of the landowner. Street Furniture Bike racks, trash enclosures and benches are encouraged on all streets, but will be required on Destination, Connector and Parkways and other streets as shown conceptually on the Streetscape Master Plan. Bike racks shall be the standard bike rack (see Appendix A for specifications). Trash enclosures shall be the standard trash enclosures (see Appendix A for specifications). Benches shall be the standard bench (See Appendix A for specifications). Benches shall be grouped in twos that face each other and provide an opportunity for an outdoor conversation space. Alternative bike rack, trash enclosures and bench designs will be considered on a case -by -case basis. The City will review alternative designs as part of the site plan review and will evaluate these alternatives based on the following: • Does the design maintain the character of the district? • Does the alternative design maintain the quality of the standard feature? • Does the design provide a relationship between the public elements of the streetscape and the building that would not otherwise be possible? Sidewalks and Boulevard In the design framework, the term "boulevard" is defined as "the space between the sidewalk and the curb." The boulevard area provides the required space for public features such as street lights, benches, fire hydrants, street signs, etc. The boulevard will have different characteristics based on the street hierarchy. Design Framework - The COR Page 14 February 284, 2012 Formatted: Not Highlight