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(b) Output from all other light sources shall be no more than an average maintained luminance of 0.9 foot-candle at grade. (c) All lighting fixtures shall be designed to direct light downward to areas intended for human use after dark, and shall be shielded such that light shining toward /WR conservation areas is minimized to the maximum extent practicable. The applicant states that only required street lighting is proposed, and all fixtures will be directed downward and away from the /WR resource. Street lighting is required to illuminate the area for human use of the street and sidewalk after dark (i.e. pedestrian, cyclists, and vehicle parking). The standard uses the term "outdoor area" providing the context that the areas are intended to be used for activities, trails and bicycle paths which further reinforces the notion that the standard does not contemplate street lighting. Because the proposed street is allowed, subject to the Standards Review approval, the street lighting in the /WR conservation area is subject to the above standards. While street lighting is not directly addressed, it does not fall under the purview of (8)(a) above, but does warrant compliance with (8)(b) and (8)(c). To ensure the applicant provides lighting that complies with the standards above, the following condition is warranted: 9. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall add a note to the final site plans that states, "All lighting within the /WR Conservation Area shall meet the lighting standards under EC 9.4980(8)(b) and EC 9.4980(8)(c)." Based on the above findings and condition of approval, this standard will be met. (9) Trails. Within the /WR conservation area, trails shall be constructed of gravel, wood chips or other pervious material, unless otherwise approved by the city manager or decision -maker. Trail construction shall involve the least removal of native vegetation practicable for the area and the minimum amount of fill or excavation practicable. This standard does not apply to the applicant's request because the proposal does not include any trails. (10) Stream and Channel Crossings. Bridges or other structures that cross streams or wetlands within the /WR conservation area or areas removed from the /WR conservation area shall be constructed so that water flow, vegetation growth and movement of aquatic animals and water dependent wildlife are impeded to the least extent practicable. To meet this standard, bridges and crossings shall include, but are not limited to, applicable items from the following list: (a) Bridges across Category A or Category B streams as identified in the Goal 5 Water Resources Conservation Plan shall, where practicable, be designed to avoid channel constriction when flows reach the top of high bank. Where practicable, bridges shall span a distance 1.2 times the width of the stream channel from top of March 2026 Findings & Decision of the Planning Director Page 18 of 28 Braewood Hills Third Addition (SDR 25-02 & PDF 25-01)