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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 5, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-011 - Chick-Fil-A CUP. Master Plan PUD, Final PUD\PC Packets Page 6 of 12 Tree Mitigation –Meets Requirements The existing site has 183 caliper inches of significant trees. The Applicant is proposing to remove 66 caliper inches. The applicant is allowed to remove 10% (18.3 caliper inches) without replacement. The removal of the other 47.7 caliper inches requires replacement at one caliper inch per every two caliper inches lost or 23.85 caliper inches. The applicant is proposing to plant 14 deciduous trees, with a total of 35 caliper inches, as well as 16 evergreen trees equaling 42.1 caliper inches. This meets the minimum requirements. Trees along Street Frontage – Meets Requirements The Applicant is proposing to plant 5 new trees along the right-of-way in addition to the preserved 5 trees. This meets the minimum requirement of 1 tree per each 50’ of street frontage. Perennials and Shrubberies – Meets Requirements The Zoning Code requires a minimum of 10 percent of the total landscaped area to be covered with perennials and/or shrubbery. The total landscaped area on the site is 20,080 square feet, resulting in the need for a minimum of 2,080 square feet of perennial and shrubbery cover. The proposed landscape plan includes new landscaping along the perimeter of the drive-through lanes. The proposed perennial and shrub planting beds exceeds the minimum 10 percent of the total landscaped area. Planting Islands – Meets Requirements The parking area is located to the south and to the east of the building. There are planting islands located at the ends of the parking rows. Tree Selection – Meets Requirements The proposed landscape plan includes a variety of tree species, including maples, northern catalpas and evergreens, ranging in size from 2-3 caliper inches. This is consistent with ordinance requirements. Drive-Through Landscaping – Flexibility Requested Section 1325.04, Subdivision 2, requires landscaping on lots used for drive-up windows to the minimum widths: Front Lot Line 20’ Side Lot Line 10’ Rear Lot Line 15’ The parking and drive-thru lane on the east side of the property will be located approximately 11’ from the property line, which is consistent with the existing pavement. On the west side of the property, the curb of the drive thru lane is propos ed to be located about 5’ from the west lot line. Along the front lot line, the applicant is proposing the parking lot be setback 20’ from the lot line. The applicant is requesting flexibility in the side and rear yard setbacks to allow for the dual drive- through lanes.