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Development Design Standards A.2.6 At each point that the on-site pedestrian walkway system crosses a parking lot or internal street or driveway,the walkway or crosswalk shall be clearly marked. A.3 LANDSCAPING AND STREET TREES Intent All plant material selection and placement should evoke the Northwoods theme consistent with the architectural character of the development and the natural setting of the City of Elk River. Guidelines [see figures C, .1, R,T& U] A.3.1 Contiguous property owners shall work together to create a continuous flow from one property to the next avoiding any straight-line delineation of property lines. A.3.2 The Master Development Plan indicates"High Amenity Zones'requiring a mixture of unique planting areas amidst the pedestrian walks, parking and building fronts. Sheet A-2 provides an outline for the preferred layout and spacing of the planting beds and walks, while Sheet L-2 provides guidelines for preferred species and proper spacing of plant material for each unique condition. A.3.3 Preferred species for individual specimen trees to be located along streets and drives and within parking lot islands are identified on Sheet L-1. A.3.4 Preferred species for groupings or groves of trees and their general placement are identified on Sheet L-1. A.3.5 Adding seasonal color through the use of annual and perennial plant material within moveable containers is encouraged. This can occur within the High Amenity Zone areas to further define outdoor seating areas, walkways and entries. All containers shall be pre-approved during the preliminary review process. A.3.6 An underground automatic irrigation system is required. The irrigation system needs to be designed to irrigate both lawn and shrub areas with separate zones, and all spray heads must have pressure-regulating capabilities. A.3.7 Xeriscape landscaping concepts for water conservation can be incorporated by utilizing native plant material and organic mulches in landscaped areas. A.3.8 All landscaping shall be installed in conformity with the City's line-of-sight regulations. A.3.9 Provide all season screening between commercial and residential areas per City Guidelines and Master Development Plan. A.4 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE AREAS Intent Service facilities should be unobtrusive and the location and methods of screening for service access and mechanical equipment should be carefully considered. Guidelines [see figure T] A.4.1 Service, loading and storage areas should be located out of view of the primary pedestrian areas, and be screened with fences or landscaping. Where feasible, service access and loading areas should be accessible from parking lots located at the rear of buildings. A.4.2 All service and loading areas shall be screened from adjacent residential uses by means of architectural treatments, walls, or landscaping. A.4.3 When not provided by other structures, each commercial building shall have a screened service yard enclosing garbage, recycling, and trash containers, landscape debris, outdoor maintenance equipment and so forth. Service yards must be screened from view of other buildings or roadways. Chain link enclosures are prohibited. Minimum height 6 feet. A.4.4 All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened behind parapets or by other means so that they are not visible from any of the adjacent streets. 6 ELK RIDGE CENTER