Landscape reviewSeptember 26, 2002
Five Corners LLC
George Berry
518 Flora Vista Road NE
Olympia, WA 98506
Re: Landscaping plan review comments # SPR-02-8309-YL, Rainier Commons
Dear Mr. Berry:
Thank you for submitting your landscape plan. There are a couple of items that need to be addressed or changed.
Your plans show American Sweetgum to be planted in the landscape strips adjacent to 106th Ave. Although a number of Sweetgum trees appear on our street tree list, they are very large
trees, with the American Sweetgum growing up to 60’ feet tall. I would suggest a smaller tree in place of those three Sweetgums, both to protect the paved parking and sidewalks from
root damage, and to help eliminate the need for continuous pruning to provide sight distance. I have attached a copy of our street tree list, and would encourage you to look into the
small or medium tree category for a replacement.
The landscape plan does not show any irrigation for site landscaping. Irrigation is not a requirement, but if irrigation is to be installed, it will need to be reviewed by Jim Gibson,
with a backflow prevention device installed.
The plans show the location of the refuse area in the rear of the building. The plans do not show how you intend to enclose or screen the refuse containers. Yelm Design Guidelines
give some guidance to refuse screening. I understand that the refuse area is temporary, due to future expansion, yet, refuse screening must be obtained.
I have attached a copy of section I.D.(1) to assist you in determining your refuse enclosure. If you have any questions, give me a call at (360) 458-8496.
Sincerely,
Tami Merriman
Planning Technician
cc: Jim Gibson, Development Services Engineer
Gary Carlson, Building Official