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<br />Page 9 of 19 <br />b. A landscape plan (same scale as site plan) showing existing and proposed trees, shrubs, ground <br />cover and all other landscape material. <br /> <br />A proposed landscape plan has been provided. The original landscape plan proposed to use existing <br />vegetation as part of the required perimeter buffers, the stream buffers and the wetland buffers. <br />During construction activity, several encroachments occurred in the buffer areas to be retained. <br />Existing vegetation was also to be supplemented as needed. (See Minutes and Granting Order, <br />Conditions #6 and 18) <br />a. There are places on both plans (original plan and proposed plan) that show landscaping where <br />the other plan does not. One of the largest discrepancies is that of the Western border of the <br />project (common border with Vanderburg Estates). The Kimley-Horn plan does not show any <br />additional landscaping to be added. The McBride plan showed that buffer (Yard H2) to be <br />supplemented with 419 trees and 1568 shrubs to enhance the screening in this area next to the <br />neighborhood. Landscape Yard G is not represented on the Kimley-Horn plan. Both of these <br />areas have been marked as compliant on the proposed plan. Applicant has not provided <br />evidence as to why, or how, these areas being supplemented in the original plan now meet the <br />standards and conditions of approval. <br />b. Applicant is proposing to use plants that are not on the approved plat list. When provided with <br />this comment, Applicant responded as follows (See 11/27/2018 response letter): <br /> Roses are being requested by Mr. Stewart as an entry planting sequence that is part of <br />the revegetation/remediation for his property. Applicant Black Willow is a native species <br />that thrives in moist to wet soil conditions. This tree provides a thriving habitat in the <br />areas that it is planted. Our recommendation is that this tree be utilized for the Wetland <br />revegetation plan in an effort to mitigate the edge of the wetland. Nellie Stevens holly is <br />being proposed due to its screening characteristics and growth rates. It is understood <br />that this plant is classified as a small maturing tree in the Cabarrus County UDO, but we <br />still propose the use of this plant to establish an evergreen screen that will reach <br />maturity and density faster than the shrubs classified on the approved list, part V, <br />section 9-14. <br />c. Landscape plan does not provide for the mix of shrubs and trees as required by the Ordinance. <br />When provided this comment, Applicant responded as follows (see 11/27/2018 response <br />letter): <br /> The two species of pine were requested to reestablish a dense stand of forest along <br />the disturbed property line. Long leaf pine and Loblolly pine were selected for their <br />evergreen and growth characteristics. These plants can be spaced close together to <br />provide an evergreen year-round screen. In addition, these species are crucial in the <br />development of forest stands within the North Carolina Piedmont. The pine species <br />selected provide a habitat for broomsedge grasses and provide opportunities for the <br />growth of hardwoods. The plantings along the property of Mr. Stewart have been <br />incorporated per his request. CSI has reached out to him during the process to <br />provide a planting plan for the disturbed area that he accepts and is comfortable <br />with, this includes planting of wax myrtles as the shrub. <br />