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7.A. - Page 40 Redwood City Chapter 3.Project Description project site represented a total of 8 percent of the total project site.During the Zoning Administrator's hearing,the four island, 16-fuel station was approved with a reduced number of islands and fuel stations with three islands and 12 fuel stations and,as a result,the planter increased in size to 6,316 sf and the overall landscape coverage increased to 9 percent.The proposed modifications would require the removal of the existing landscape planter adjacent to the fueling center.Four existing landscape islands within the parking field would be expanded by a total of 1,312 sf to replace some of the existing landscaping being removed for a net loss of approximately 5,004 sf,and would result in 8 percent of the total project site being landscaped.The landscape islands would be planted with similar species of trees,shrubs,and ground covers.Replacement landscaping would consist of 24-inch box trees, 15-gallon shrubs,and 1-gallon ground cover,with redwood mulch to match the existing landscaping.There are 271 existing trees on the project site. Approximately 16 trees would be removed for the proposed modifications and seven new 24-inch box trees would be planted for a total of 262 trees.The required number of trees (one tree per five stalls) is 150;the proposed modifications would exceed that number by 112 trees. Grading The existing landscape island adjacent to the fueling center provided for a sloped transition from the existing parking field to the fueling center,an approximate 20-inch difference in elevation.With the removal of the landscape island,a 20-inch poured-in-place retaining wall with 4-foot bollards would be constructed to make up the grade differential and provide additional safety to warehouse members. Canopy Design The existing 32-foot wide,88-foot long canopy over the fueling center would be extended by 64 feet for a total of 152 feet.The canopy's width would be maintained.The existing approximately 14-foot 6-inch minimum clearance and overall canopy height of 17-feet 6 inches would also be maintained. The extended canopy would be constructed with similar materials as the original approved canopy design. Signage The fueling center currently has illuminated Costco Gasoline signs on each of the four sides of the existing canopy.The existing signage would be replaced with new signage that would have a slightly modified design.Each sign would be approximately 6 sf smaller than the existing signs.The new signage would be installed and centered on the fascia of the expanded canopy.The signage would consist of externally illuminated panels consistent with the originally approved signage. Addendum No.2 to the Environmental Impact Report for September 2012 the Redwood City Costco Wholesale Project 3-Z ICF 00154.12