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Still, portions of the site will remain in their current state, and here, the preserved <br /> landscape will be managed according to a plan that seeks to perpetuate the positive <br /> features of the remaining trees and vegetation. A Preliminary Landscape Management <br /> Plan has been prepared to identify the potential activities that will support the long-term _ <br /> viability of those trees intended to be preserved. A well currently in use on site will serve <br /> as a source for landscape irrigation. <br /> Supplemental screening will be shown generally on the plans but final determination <br /> of planting locations will be determined upon a site walk with each neighbor to the east <br /> and stakes will be put in where tree and shrub locations are desired. This is the result of a <br /> neighborhood meeting where we came to realize that screening means different things to <br /> different people. Some of our neighbors would like the screening to include strategically - <br /> placed breaks so they can enjoy passage onto our trails and views through to the gardens <br /> and green space. This can be best achieved through a site walk when the buildings are <br /> constructed and the main landscaping is installed. <br /> Site Condition Improvements <br /> Storm water currently runs through storm pipes and sheet drains directly into the <br /> lake as was permitted as the site developed. Post redevelopment storm water leaving the <br /> site will have passed through NURP ponds designed for infiltration and sedimentation so <br /> that water leaving the site will be much cleaner. This should help improve the water <br /> entering the lake from our campus. The area not treated will be the sloped terrain down to <br /> the lake along the shoreline. This area will remain natural to aid in infiltrating and <br /> slowing the water in this area. Careful planning and engineering has resulted in no <br /> additional impervious surface being added to the site. <br /> Green Energy <br /> PHS is starting to explore the possibility of geothermal for heating and cooling of <br /> buildings. This clean renewable resource may have a role to play in redevelopment. <br /> Currently, we are just beginning to explore this option to understand if it is viable <br /> alternative. <br /> Lighting <br /> As we redevelop the campus we have the opportunity to decrease light bleeding <br /> into neighborhood by utilizing down lighting fixtures and those that shield light from <br /> leaving the site. A complete photometric study is being completed to ensure that proper <br /> levels of light are supplied on site and that as little as possible leaves the site. <br /> Building Design <br /> Main Building Architecture <br /> The new senior housing community is situated on the Arden Hills site to take full <br /> advantage of Lake Johanna views, curving along the existing bowl-shaped terrain in <br /> order to limit the impact on the site and on adjacent neighbors. Its architectural style is <br />