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Because the drive -up window is an existing feature of the site, this section of the Code is not applicable to this application. Section 1325 General Regulations A. Landscaping and Tree Preservation Section 1325.05 Subd. 1 and 1325.055 Landscaping and Tree Preservation Plans were submitted by the applicants and are included in Attachment B. Caliper Inches Required Exceeds Requirements Based on the square footage of the proposed buildings the City Code requires 14 caliper inches of trees to be planted; however, existing and preserved trees on the site are permitted to count towards this requirement. 146 caliper inches of significant trees are proposed to remain on site. Because more than 14 caliper inches of trees are being preserved, this requirement has been met. Tree Size and Selection Meets Requirements The tree sizes and selection of species meets the requirements of the Code. Trees along Street Frontage Flexibility Requested City Code requires that a minimum of one tree be planted along the right of way for every 40 feet of street frontage. The property has 195 feet of frontage, which would require five trees to be planted. Two trees already exist along the County Road E frontage. Due to the grade changes in this area and the City's anticipated bridge and sidewalk construction, staff would recommend that this requirement be waived and that the trees be planted elsewhere on the site. Perennials and Shrubberies Exceeds Requirements City Code requires that at least ten percent of the total landscaped area shall be covered with perennials and /or shrubbery. Code requires 1,325 square feet of perennials and shrubbery. The applicant is proposing 3,500 square feet, an excess of 2,175 square feet. Planting Islands Flexibility Requested City Code requires that at least ten percent of the parking area be occupied by planting islands that are at least 150 square feet in size and have at least one tree. The Code requires 1,604 square feet of parking lot islands. The proposed application shows 1,437 square feet, a deficit of 167 square feet. Tree Preservation Flexibility Requested 124 caliper inches of the 270 existing caliper inches of significant trees are proposed to be removed. This requires the replacement of 49 caliper inches of trees. The proposed plan indicates that 39 caliper inches of trees will be replaced. This equates to a deficit of ten caliper inches of trees. Given the small amount of additional trees that would be needed to City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for January 5, 2011 Page 4 of 9