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537 <br /> ii. Existing vegetation shall be preserved in identified buffer areas as <br /> indicated on the approved master concept plan. In those instances <br /> where foliage is disturbed or non-existent, landscaping shall be <br /> installed consistent with the following schematic: <br /> DECIDUOUS CANOPY(2) <br /> EVERGREEN SHRUBS (10) <br /> EVERGREEN UNDERBTORY (5) <br /> EVERGREEN CAN 0PY(1) <br /> 0 <br /> NOTE:BUFFER TO BE PRovrDE D IN AR EAS WH ERE <br /> E I$TING VEUETATION IS REMOVED_ <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 /> Staff requests review of the item/concern with the applicant <br /> and BOCC members in order to fashion final condition <br /> language that is mutually agreeable to all parties. <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 />