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01/23'98 15:09 0612 337 5601 DSU. INC.(2]005-'006 • ?• Existing Trees The developer needs to indicate the location, si;;e, genus, species and base elevation of all existing trees over 6 caliper inches in size. 8. Itflil Providing a trait connection between the commercial area surrounding the Navarre crossroads and the residential area to the northeast is generally desirable to lessen uncontrolled pedestrian access through the commercial uses. However, the trail location as proposed through the northern parking lot is not acceptable for safety reasons. A trail connection at that location would also promote vehicles cutting through to Olive Avenue. The developer should determine what would be needed to construct a trail connection along the Culver boundary. 9. Retaining Wall This project requires the construction of a retaining wall that Is approximately 10 feet high and that is exposed to vlev./s from the northeastern residential areas. This wall needs to be terraced if possible, constructed of natural stone or boulders and heavily landscaped to buffer the adjoining residential district. This wall will require a suitable fence/guard rail along the top to meet building code. This wall is is adjacent to the only exit from the drive-up tellers and is below a steep slope. Some visually appropriate barrier may be needed to ensure vehicular safety. 10. Grading I • The front parking includes an area with grades in excess of five percent. The site plan and grading need to be revised to lessen the grade to a maximum of 4 percent. Part of the driveway along the northwestern side of the building exceeds 7 percent and is pitched toward the drop off at approximately 4 percent. This area needs to be redesigned to lessen the slope, and to reduce the cross pitch to 2 percent. 11. ' Landscaping The development of this property must provide significant landscaping along both residential frontages in order to adequately buffer those areas. The plan needs to provide additional deciduous, evergreen trees and shrubs to accomplish this objective. The ordinance calls for 50 percent opacity along commercial/residential side or rear common boundaries. This project will also result in the loss of some significant existing trees. The development needs to provide additional deciduous trees along county Road 15 and the Culver boundary to enhance the overall image of the project and area. -4-