A note shall be added to the landscape plan indicating that “All tree stumps and other tree parts or other debris shall be removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with the law. No tree stumps, portions of a tree trunk or limbs shall be buried anywhere in the development.”

A note shall be added to the landscape plan indicating that “The developer shall selectively thin or remove all dead or dying vegetation, either standing or fallen, and shall remove, including grubbing out stumps, all undesirable trees and other growth.”

A note shall be added to the landscape plan indicating that “No topsoil shall be removed from the site or used as spoil. All regraded areas and all lawn areas shall be covered by four inch minimum thickness of topsoil.”

The tree planting detail shall be revised to include wrapping. Each tree shall be wrapped with expandable paper or cloth treated to last at least one year. The wrap shall extend from the ground level up the trunk to the first branches. The wrap shall be fastened at each end with a material that will permit tree growth.

Landscape specification #17A should be revised to reference a 2 yr guarantee period.

Per §244-201 exterior mechanical equipment is required to be screened from public view. All exterior mechanical equipment shall be shown on the plans and screened accordingly.

The Applicant should provide testimony regarding the irrigation of the proposed landscaping.

Per §244-197J(1)(f) lighting is required for all parking lots and shall provide a minimum lighting level of 0.5 footcandles throughout the parking area and access drives, whereas there are areas in the parking lot for the office building that are less than 0.5 footcandles. The plan should be revised, or the Applicant shall request a waiver. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the adequacy of the lighting provided for the parking lot for the office building.

Per §244-197J(1)(f) lighting is required for all parking lots and shall provide a minimum lighting level of 0.5 footcandles throughout the parking area and access drives, whereas no lighting is proposed for the vehicle parking area for the warehouse, the circulation drives, and the area for the outdoor storage of small machines. The Applicant has requested a waiver. Testimony shall be provided. Our office recommends that the Applicant shall provide adequate lighting in the rear of the site.

The lighting plan indicates that the lighting will be on timers. Testimony shall be provided.

The light pole symbol for the single fixture behind the office building to the north is not clearly shown. The utility text is not necessary on the lighting plan.

The lighting schedule indicates 2 types of lights for each symbol. The plan view should clearly label the fixtures to ensure that the correct light fixture is installed.

The Area Light Detail on sheet 11 of 23 indicates “not for construction”. A detail shall be provided for construction.