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Landscaping: Based on the square footage of the. proposed building and the number of parking stalls, a minimum of fifty-seven (57) trees and 168 shrubs must be installed. The landscaping plan, dated September 27, 2007, includes fifty-eight (58) trees and 200 shrubs. All species are acceptable and meet the minimum size requirements (the blue chip juniper is shown as a 5 gallon container, at installation, these need to be at least 2 feet in width)..The following comments are offered on the landscaping plan:. • .Planting details/specifications must be provided. • Planting depth shall be such that the root flare is at fmished grade. • Only prune out dead, broken, and/or crossing limbs at the time of installation. • The two sugar maples in the planting islands south of the building should be substituted with a species more adaptable to harsh conditions.. Possibilities include Northern catalpa, Ohio buckeye, and Honeylocust. • Additional trees (or relocating some of the proposed trees) are needed adjacent to the parking areas. .An ideal location would be near the southern most row of parking stalls that.run parallel to Azurite St. • Planting area for parking lot trees must be at least 162 square feet in size. Please verify planting area-size of the island at the northwest comer of the building. • T'he planting area for .parking lot trees shall also include sod, mulch or other natural ground cover (landscaping, rock in these islands are not permitted; while not preferred, landscaping rock is acceptable for the foundation plantings) and ' . must include underground irrigation. • All unimproved areas of the site must be sodded. Any alternative to sod will require City Council's approval. • Care should be taken to ensure consistency between the proposed landscaping and utility/easement corridors. .Finally, Staff understands that the landscaping design may be revised to enhance the area around the drainage pond. If so, the revamped plan will need. to be submitted for Staff review. If not, a revised plan addressing the aforementioned comments must be submitted. Tree Preservation: This site is devoid of-any significant tree cover and therefore, no tree preservation plan is necessary. Waste Storage: The proposed building conforms to City .Code requirements to provide an enclosed trash receptacle, which is indicated on the east side of the building. Loading Areas/Docks: City Code requires one loading dock for up to 10,000 square feet; ~ . and one additional dock for every 40,000 additional square feet. The building proposes three - . loading docks, and conforms to City Code. Architectural Standards: Within. the E-1 Employment District, exterior wall finishes on buildings must consist of brick, stucco, glass, wood, stone, or pre-cast panels whose surfaces have decorative material or texture. The proposed structure provides a variety of materials, including textured pre-cast panels and rock and smooth. face block. The front of the building facing Azurite .Street integrates a variety of colors, materials, and textures to produce a design that is similar to other buildings in the area. Color renderings of building elevations would greatly supplement the presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council. Ground and wall signs require separate permits. -248-