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l`~~ The EDD Design Manual requires that the entire base or foundation of a proposed structure is to be landscaped. The applicant is proposing the following: ` ... to provide for building and grounds Landscaped Areas along thirty percent (30%) of a buildings perimeter to soften building edges while maintaining necessary sidewalk and outdoor display areas' The applicant argues that this modification will allow for the use of sidewalks and pedestrian plazas to promote the accessibility of the project. Staff Comment: Staff supports the waiver request due to the demonstrated compliance with the spirit and intent of the EDD Design Manual although staff needs more specificity on the proposed `outdoor display areas' referenced above. 10. Waiver Ten (10) as outlined on page thirty-five (35) of the application reading as follows: `The applicant requests a waiver front Section 3.2 Landscape Design -Building and Grounds of the EDD Design Manual' The EDD Design Manual indicates that no fence or .wall shall be allowed within ten (10) feet of any front property line or street right-of--way. The applicant is proposing to reduce this requirement and allow for the placement of landscape and architectural walls within one (1) foot of property lines and street right-of--ways provided that adequate site triangles and utility accesses are preserved: The applicant argues that this waiver will help to strengthen the architectural edge of the project and provide a more `urban' character for the development. Staff Comment: Staff recommends that the BOCC consider allowing for modifications to the setback standards as requested by the applicant only when the applicant can demonstrate on asite-specific development plan that the design feature will not create a public safety risk and that the encroachment is needed to foster acceptable architectural features. 11. Waiver Eleven (11) as outlined on page thirty-six (36) of the application reading as follows: `The applicant requests a waive~° from Section 3. S Signs and Lighting -Signs - General Criteria of the EDD Design Manual' The EDD Design Manual limits the use of signs within this district to: a. A maximum number of three (3) signs per use, b. A maximum number of one. (1) freestanding sign per use, c. A total square footage limitation of two hundred (200) square feet for all signs located within the development, d. A maximum size limit of seventy-five (75) square feet, and e. A twelve (12) foot limit on sign height As outlined within the application, beginning on page thirty-seven (37) the applicant is proposing: