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Development Code. This equates to removal of approximately 283 caliper inches <br />with replacement of approximately 300 caliper inches on-site. The calculations <br />must be confirmed at the design stage of the project. However, the <br />redevelopment will exceed the minimum tree mitigation requirements by 5%. <br />4.6 Additionally, it is estimated a total of 10 trees on-site will be saved, totaling 123 <br />caliper inches. This will be confirmed at the design phase of the project. <br />5.0 OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND DEDICATION. <br />5.1 Interior courtyards make up approximately 15% of the site area and will provide <br />for open space within the development. Additionally, enhanced streetscape and <br />furniture zones will also provide for gathering spaces. <br />5.2 Due to the proximity of the project to Texas State University, many public open <br />space areas are within very short walking distance for residents. For example, <br />Concho Green, Bobcat Trail and the Quad along with the City of San Marcos park <br />system which borders the San Marcos River are within close vicinity. <br />5.3 Parkland dedication will be satisfied through the approved fee-in-lieu calculation <br />of $266 per dwelling unit and will be determined based on the developed units as <br />approved by the Parks and Recreation Board on August 19, 2008. <br />6.0 SCREENING. <br />6.1 General screening will be as required by Land Development Code. <br />6.2 Parking garage screening will be accomplished through one of the following <br />methods: <br />• The garage will be wrapped with apartment units where possible; or <br />• A system of architectural elements such as colonnades and vertical and <br />horizontal banding will applied directly to the exterior of the garage. <br />In general, the architectural elements will relate proportionately and rhythmically <br />with the fenestration of the units above. Within the garage wall, and included in <br />the pattern created by the architectural elements, will be openings screened with a <br />wrought iron railing. The openings will be designed in such a way as to block <br />any view of automobile headlights. In addition, the openings will partially <br />obscure any direct view into the garage but will not block out any natural light <br />from entering into the garage. The materials used to clad the exterior of the <br />garage will be similar to the materials and color palette used on the main building. <br />7.0 PARKING, RIGHT-OF-WAY, ACCESS AND MOBILITY. <br /> <br />6