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363 <br /> This analysis is vital to documenting your rationale for arguing an <br /> Environmental Impact Statement, as detailed in Section 6.16.4 of the <br /> UDO, is not required for the Project. <br /> 11. Section 2-3-1 Architectural Design — Staff recommends you add language <br /> indicating the 'examples' contained within the narrative are for illustrative <br /> purposes only and do not represent actual client(s) or tenants. The <br /> rationale is the listing of a specific company or business could become an <br /> unnecessary focus of discussion/criticism during review of the Project. <br /> 12. Section 2-3-2 Landscaping and Preservation Design: <br /> i. General: The section should provide detail on the landscape and <br /> buffer management standards for the Project, including: <br /> 1. Amount of proposed foliage within identified landscaped <br /> areas. <br /> Section 6.8.7 (F) of the UDO, the County establishes various <br /> buffer types outlining the number/species of foliage required <br /> within every 100 linear ft. of property. <br /> The narrative will need to define what level of landscaping is <br /> going to be required consistent with this standard. <br /> ii. Number 2: Language should be modified to indicate formal <br /> landscape plans shall be submitted as part of each individual site <br /> plan for review and approval consistent with approved standards for <br /> the Project. <br /> iii. Number 5: <br /> 1. Specify planting of a canopy tree within required tree islands; <br /> 2. Tree(s) should be, at a minimum, 1 1/2 inch caliper at dbh at <br /> time of installation; <br /> 3. Tree planting area should be increased from 162 sq.ft. (9 ft. <br /> by 18 ft. as suggested) to a minimum of 200 sq.ft. to ensure <br /> adequate area for installation. As a reminder Section 6.8.7 <br /> (D) (2) (b) requires terminal landscape islands within parking <br /> lots to be 300 sq.ft. in area; <br /> 4. Each terminal island or 'tree grate area' as detailed in the <br /> narrative should contain 1 canopy tree and shrubs for <br /> coverage. Staff recommends inclusion of a typical 'tree <br /> grate area' design schematic showing the 'tree grate area' <br /> design as well as the anticipated installation of proposed <br /> foliage. <br /> iv. Number 6: <br /> 1. All parking areas should have a vegetative buffer, at least 10 <br /> ft. in width, separating parking from adjacent open space, <br /> vehicular use areas, property lines, etc. For reference <br /> 8 <br />