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<br /> STAFF COMMENT: Staff recommends the minimum linear <br />foot of planting be reduced to 100 ft. (i.e. the number of <br />trees for every 100 ft. of required buffer area versus 150 ft. <br />as proposed by the applicant) consistent with Section 6.8.6 <br />(F) of the UDO. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Staff has recommended a 100 ft. <br />perimeter buffer be observed for portions of the Project <br />abutting residentially zoned property and Davis Road. <br />The applicant has expressed concern over this suggestion, <br />but indicated a willingness to discuss options. Part of this <br />discussion includes a request to modify required <br />stream/floodplain buffer requirements (discussed below). <br />iii. Interior landscaping shall be consistent with the following: <br />1. Parking lot: <br />a. A ten-foot vegetated buffer shall be provided between <br />vehicular use areas and internal access roads. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: It is recommended there <br />be additional language specifying the type of <br />foliage required (i.e. shrubs, flowering plants, <br />etc.) <br />b. Shade trees shall be provided at a ratio of one (1), <br />one and one half-inch (1.5”) minimum caliper tree for <br />every ten (10) car parking spaces; Caliper size is <br />measured at the time of planting. <br />321