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Memo to Park and Recreation Commission/p99-5PR February 10, 1999 Page 3 • Lighting The site plan shows 2 light standards in the parking lot and 4 in parking islands. Staff requested trees be planted in the parking islands which may conflict with the proposed lighting plans. The building lighting is unclear at this time. Landscaping The landscape ordinance requires 30 overstory trees, 15 ornamental trees, and 15 conifers. Not more that 50% of those required overstory and ornamental trees shall be comprised of one species. The landscape plan is deficient 5 overstory trees, but has extra ornamental trees and evergreen trees. The plan shows no trees in the parking islands as requested by staff. Furthermore, landscape plan does not meet the requirement that no more than 50% of those required overstory and ornamental trees shall be comprised of one species. Staff recommends that overstory trees be planted along Evans and in the II parking islands. Irrigation is required in the tree islands and all maintained/manicured landscaped areas and should be indicated on the landscape plans. Pond Area The pond area to the rear of the site will be fenced off from the commercial area and left open to the residential area to the east. A gate has been provided to allow for maintenance and access in case of emergencies. Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation On February 10, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the plat for park dedication and recommended a fee in lieu of land to satisfy the park dedication requirements. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request by Phoenix Enterprises for the following: A) Preliminary and final plat of approximately 6.62 acres into 2 commercial: • lots with the following conditions: \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\pcmmo\p99-6pc.doc