Bosenberg Landscaping Response 9525

P.O. Box 486 / Far Hills, NJ 07931 P: 908.234.0557 / E: john@bladg.com 5. It appears there is an empty parking lot island located at the northwest end of the proposed parking lot. Our office recommends one (1) shade tree within the island, to enhance site aesthetics. BLA Response: We will include an additional shade tree in this location. 6. It appears that nine (9) Keteleeri Chinese Juniper are proposed within the existing paver walkway located near the northeast corner of the property. Clarify that pavers are to be removed to install the proposed landscape bed. BLA Response: I will defer to the site engineer. 7. The Applicant has proposed forty (40) CAR BET (Columnar European Hornbeam) depicted as shrubs. Clarify if the intention is to maintain these trees as a formal hedge or plans should be revised to provide an alternative species. BLA Response: The intention is to maintain the hornbeam as a formal hedge. 8. Our office has concerns with the on-center spacing for proposed THU GR2 (Green Giant Arborvitae), due to reduced air circulation which can lead to fungal diseases, competition for resources, as well as limited space to properly mature. BLA Response: Our plan L-101.00 does layout the buffer evergreen trees in a manner to form a dense screen within a year or two of planting. Your comments related to air circulation are valid, though, the Green Giant arborvitae hybrid have proven to be adaptable and resilient to pest and disease. We will consider this request but need to balance the functionality of the plantings with site plan. 9. Revise the plans to provide an alternative species for proposed PIE JAP (Andromeda) as this species does not tolerate full sun conditions. BLA Response: We will revise the plans to accommodate this request. 10. Revise the plans to indicate the disposition of all open areas, such as lawn, stone, mulch, etc., to prevent confusion during construction. BLA Response: We will revise the plans to accommodate this request. 11. Revise the plans to depict mulch bed lines on the plans, to prevent confusion during construction. BLA Response: We will revise the plans to accommodate this request. 12. Revise the plans to provide a note that a two (2) year replacement guarantee for all plant material is required. BLA Response: Please see sheet L-500 for the two (2) year replacement note.