L-3 landscaping is required along the east property line, adjacent to residential zoning. The <br />project proposes to meet the same level of screening, but proposes a less rigid arrangement <br />of trees. Where tree islands occur adjacent to the east property line, we propose that the <br />trees within the islands count as one of the trees per 30 linear feet along the lot line. This <br />arrangement allows for some movement of the tree alignment along the property line/fence, <br />pulling every 3rd tree into the site within a tree island. Trees located more than 3.5 ft from the <br />property line will be able to grow more naturally. The same level of visual screening will be <br />provided. See attached Site Plan dated 15 December 2016. <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />