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Teresa Firnstahl <br /> From: Teresa Firnstahl <br /> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 2:27 PM <br /> To: 'michaelp(a�pacengtech.com' <br /> Subject: Building Permil Review for 3816 Smith Ave-61202-008 <br /> Good afternoon Michael, <br /> The Pianning Depa;tment has reviewed the building permit submittal for fire damage at �816 Smith Ave and has the <br /> following comment: <br /> 1) The front landscape strip between the building and Smith Avenue will need to be upgraded to meet Type III <br /> landscaping standards.The value of improvements to the buiiding exceed 35%of the assessed market value <br /> therefore landscape improvements are required.Generally speaking, it looks like the landscape area is void of <br /> street trees. A total of 4 trees are required. If the existirg shrubs remain;they can count towards Type III <br /> landscaping but more shrubs may have to be plantea to meet tlie standards. <br /> Submit three copies of a landscape plan to the Permit Counter for review.Type III landscape standards are listed below. <br /> The Planning Department cannot approve the plans un[il this correction is made. Please let me know if you have any <br /> questions and I'll be happy to work with you. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 'Pcresa Pirnslahl <br /> Assislant I'launcr,Cilc of I�:ccrcll <br /> 3zoo Cedar St 2nd 11 <br /> lit•eretl,\MA 9�='�� <br /> Ph qzgs57.728� <br /> I� q25s57.8H5'7 <br /> 1. Canopy-type deciduous trees or spreading evergreen trees planted in wells or sUips with a mix of living evergreen <br /> and deciduous ground covers and low shrubs. Up to one hundred percent of the trees may be deciduous. Deciduous <br /> lrees shall liave a minimum lrunk diameter of one and one-half inches and a minimum height of six feel at the time of <br /> planting. Evergreen lrees shall have a minimum height of six feet at time of planting Trees shall be spaced al intervals no <br /> greater lhan thirty feet on center. <br /> 2. Shrubs and living ground cover shall be cliosen and planted to attain a coverage of ninety percent within three years <br /> of planting. Shrubs shall be a minimum of twenty-four inches high at the time of planting and shall be planted at a density <br /> of five shrubs per one hundred square feel of lhat portion of the landscape area which is not planted in lawn. Lawn may <br /> be used for up to seventy-five percent of the required ground cover. <br /> 1 <br />