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Landscaping We have had discussions with MnDot and Hennepin County regarding the gathering space. They have both stated that they don’t see a problem putting the gathering space on adjacent MnDot land. The idea being that the City will eventually own this land anyway. The landscape plan that we have provided for this site was designed to exceed the City's minimum requirements in order to provide a sense of place for neighboring residents and customers of this future retail development. The Orono Zoning Ordinance states that the minimum "Landscape Value" is to be $37,500 for a site with total project value between $3-4,000.000, plus 0.25% of the total project value in excess of $3,000,000. Wo estimate a total project value for this site at $3,250,000. The minimum required “Landscape Value" would then need to be $38,125. This minimum value does not include the cost for irrigation. Wo have provided sufficient screening along any potential site lines between the trash enclosure and public streets. We have also added various shrub and perennial beds throughout the site to keep ordinarily long expanses of sod to a minimum. The approximate value of this landscape is $52,000, which does not include irrigation. Tfiis does not fully include the landscape amenities our client has agreed to provide on the adjacent MnDOT property. Architectural Standards The design of StoneBay Marketplace will offer a rich, warm material and color palette, which responds to the site's Immediate context, including City Hall. The buildings have been designed with pitched roofs and pitched roof elements to reflect Oiono's residential nature. Buildings will be constructed with brick and integral colored block and will receive equal treatment on all sides of the building. Wo have received comments that have stated a darker colored brick would be more desirable and wo are open to working with the planning commission and staff to confirm what that color will be. Site Plan Pedestrian Access Wo have designed the project to be sensitive to the surrounding residential and create a cohesive StoneBay development. Kelley Parkway will form a buffer between the neighborhood to the north and StoneBay Marketplace, but trails will provide connections around tho perimeter of the site with sidewalks providing a&O UUTLEH NORTH DUILOINO 510 FIRST AVENUE NORTH MlNNEAROLIS. MN 5540J OFFICE 81? 252 9070 FAX: 812 252,9077 wVMJwtdtofm.nvt