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Review File: Fire Station No. 2 (5650 Alpine Dr NW) Site Plan Review: Landscaping November 26, 2014 Page 3 of 3 Citys Environmental Policy Board at their December meeting. A final determination will be made prior to the final plans being sent for advertisement for bid. The following concepts shall be explored further and implemented where feasible: In addition to rain sensors, the irrigation system should also be equipped with soil moisture sensors and evapotranspiration (ET) sensors. At the very least, these should be included as an add-alternate on the bid request. Expand the use of the seed mix and native plantings beyond the basin of the stormwater pond. A manicured strip of turf grass (about ten \[10\] wide or so) adjacent to the sidewalk and south edge of the parking is acceptable, but the majority of the stormwater pond area could be established with quality and aesthetically pleasing native grasses and perennials, which are more adaptable to drought conditions and require less input and maintenance in the long term. Consider alternate style curb along south edge of parking lot that would allow for Stormwater runoff to sheet flow toward the stormwater pond, rather than the traditional B6/12 curb and gutter with catch basins (see Engineering comments regarding civil plans for more detail). This curbing could also better assist with snow removal. The Preliminary Project Manual indicates a number of energy efficient systems, including mechanical and lighting. It would be Staffs desire that these energy efficient systems be retained as high priority as final design is completed, most notably highly visible LED lighting fixtures.