04-15-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA19-000025 April 15,2019 Page 5 of 7 Ornamental 1.5-inch bb Not required; but two ornamental deciduous trees may deciduous trees (Caliper) be substituted for one required overstory deciduous tree (maximum substitution equals 25 percent of required overstory deciduous trees) Credits for existing trees:The city council shall have sole discretion whether credit shall be granted for existing healthy trees The perimeter is 3,648 feet,requiring 91 trees. The building footprint area is 89,012 sq.ft. (47,286 sqft west Building, 41,726 sqft east building), requiring 89 trees. The landscape plan quantity analysis combines the trees proposed for Eisinger Meadows with those proposed for this project. This project requires 91 trees, preliminary review shows approximately 45 trees on the subject parcel. The landscaping plans should be separated, as landscaping (and corresponding security) will be required for both projects. As proposed,the landscape plan is not approvable. Additionally,the RPUD standards require landscaping in the parking lot: c. Interior parking lot landscaping. 1. All parking lots containing over 100 stalls shall be designed to incorporate unpaved, landscaped islands in number and dimension as required by the city. All landscape islands shall contain a minimum of 180 square feet. Islands which are necessary to promote the safe and efficient flow of traffic shall not be subject to the 100-stall standard and shall be required by the city when warranted. 2. Parking lot landscape areas, including landscape islands, shall be reasonably distributed throughout the parking lot area so as to break up expanses of paved areas. Parking lot landscape areas shall be provided with deciduous shade trees, ornamental or evergreen trees, plus ground cover, mulch and/or shrubbery as determined appropriate by the planning commission. Parking lot landscape trees shall be provided at the rate of one tree for each 15 surface parking spaces provided, or major fraction thereof.Parking lot landscaping shall be contained in planting beds bordered by a raised concrete curb or equivalent approved by the planning commission. Parking lot islands should be located within the parking lot, attached Exhibit L is provided as a minimum recommendation. This may impact the location of the underground retention system. Parking. The site plan should be adjusted to accommodate parking stall standards of 9 feet wide and 20 feet deep. The drive aisle can be 24 feet wide, rather than the 26 feet shown. Plans for the garages should be submitted to verify number of spaces and maneuverability. Parking for attached family dwelling units is equal to 2 spaces per unit, or 488 spaces. The plan will need to be adjusted to provide the required spaces. Dumpster/trash. It is assumed that the trash receptacles will be located within the garage areas, though no detail has been provided. Further detail of the trash removal system/storage will need to be provided. Fire department. The plans shows two fire hydrants. The Fire Chief will need to verify the number and location of hydrants. The Fire Chief will also need to verify accessibility for all structures. Plans have been submitted to the Fire Chief, staff anticipates responses prior to the item being presented to the City Council.