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zoning standard limits, but it will provide visual relief that breaks up the mass of visual impression. (exhibit 6, building elevations and floor plans, page 1; exhibit 1, staff report, page 23; testimony of Ms. Cogndon) 77. Materials have been chosen for the facility that are environmentally preferred materials locally manufactured with the ability to be recycled. Materials will be added to prevent mold and maintain the State of Washington's Evergreen Sustainable Development Standards. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 23) 78. The facility meets all dimensional setback standards for R-1 zoned property, including the front and rear setbacks of 20 feet and the side setbacks of five feet. In R-1 zones, the density of 70 units is permitted. The tallest portion of the building is the enclosed roof access stair and roof peak of 60 feet, six inches. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 23) 79. During the public hearing, an issue was raised relating to street lighting along Berkshire Drive near the proposed project. The Everett Public Works Department initially determined that the spacing of the street lighting on PUD #1 utility poles was consistent with the department's policy. This was based in part on the fact that the collision history along this segment of Berkshire Drive did not reveal pedestrian or vehicular crash problems that were associated with street lighting. At the public hearing, the Everett Traffic Engineer was asked to reconsider the City's position on the street lighting. Upon further review, it was determined that the topography is such that there is lower than desirable light levels. There is an existing PUD #1 utility pole on the north side of Berkshire Drive on which a new street light can be placed. According to the City, this will noticeably improve light levels in the darker area, midway up the hill. (testimony of Mr. Brick; exhibit 29, memo to Hearing Examiner from Traffic Engineer dated May 23, 2017) Landscape Modification Findings 80. In the City of Everett, landscaping is required for projects such as that being proposed. The landscaping standards are set forth in the EMC and include different categories of landscaping for different situations, and, the type of required landscaping. The landscaping of Lot 1, which includes Reservoir No. 3 and the Fire Department training facility, will have Category B landscaping around the exterior lot lines of Lot 3. The Category B landscaping will include either ten feet of Type I Visual Screen or 15 feet of Type II See-Through Buffer. Category B landscaping is a high category of landscaping intended to provide a visual buffer between residential and non-residential uses, with the use of a dense row of trees, shrubs and groundcover. There will be no additional landscaping required for Lot 2. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 17)