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Page 8 of 16 application is proposing to replace the fencing along these property lines. The new vinyl fence would not be located directly on the property line due to existing easements. The proposed fence on the south property line extends easterly to the 20-foot parking setback line as measured from the front property line. The Applicant is not proposing a fence along the north property line due to the shared cross access easement with the adjacent property. Fences in the B-3 District shall blend into the landscape or be compatible with other materials used on site. This district encourages use of finished and treated wood, brick, stone, or wrought iron. The Planning Commission should comment as part of the review if the proposed screening is sufficient. E. Landscaping – Flexibility Requested Section 1320.06 – District Requirements Chart of the City Code requires a minimum landscape lot area of 25% or 13,612.5 square feet for the Subject Property in the B-3 District. The Applicant is proposing a landscape lot area of approximately 35.2% percent or 19,166 square feet. Additionally, at least 10% or 1,916.6 square feet of the total landscaped area (i.e. 19,166 square feet) shall be covered with perennials and/or shrubbery. The Applicant is proposing perennial and/or shrubbery of approximately 12.9% or 2,474 square feet. Planting islands shall occupy 10% or 2,041 square feet of the parking area (i.e. 20,411 square feet). The plans show the provided planting islands are below the requirement with 1,178 square feet and require flexibility. The site contains approximately 311 caliper inches of significant trees. Section 1325.055 Subd. 5 allows for the removal of fewer than ten (10) percent of the caliper inches of significant trees on the property without requiring mitigation. Ten percent of 311 is 31.1 caliper inches. The Applicant proposes removing 244 caliper inches of trees, meaning the Applicant is responsible for mitigation of 212.9 caliper inches removed above 10 percent. Per Section 1325.055 Subd 6, the number of caliper inches of trees required for replanting is determined at a rate of 1:2 or one inch replaced for every two inches lost. The Applicant intends to replace the 107 caliper inches required based on the total inches removed and the rate of replacement. Existing 10% of Existing Proposed Removal Inches in excess of 10% Required Replacement 311 caliper inches 31.1 caliper inches 244 caliper inches 212.9 caliper inches 106.5 caliper inches The Applicant proposes to plant 44 caliper inches on site and to plant 63 caliper inches at an off- site location as determined by the City or provide a fee in lieu. The Applicant cites the relatively small size of the site, the large number of caliper inches that need to be replaced and the percentage of the site that has existing parking, access and utility easements as reasons for not planting the total caliper inches for required for replacement on site. The Applicant has included an estimate for the proposed fee in lieu of plantings. If this is acceptable to the Planning Commission, the Applicant would be required to provide an estimate of cost of materials and installation of trees. The landscaping fee collected is calculated based on those costs, plus 10%. The City Code requires a minimum of one (1) tree be provided along the right-of-way of every 40 feet of public street frontage. The proposed development would be required to plant three (3) trees along the Lexington Avenue right-of-way which the Applicant has satisfied in their landscaping plan. Also under Section 1325.04, Subd, 2, the City has depth requirements as measured from the property line for landscaping on lots used for drive-thru which have been met. A landscape plan is included as Attachment D.