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Tiger Meadows Preliminary Plat Review .May 30, 2003, revised June 20, 2003 3 of 4 Wetlands: A wetland identification and delineation report has been prepared by Miller Environmental. A type 3 wetland with open water has been identified in the northwestern comer of the property. The delineation of this wetland has been verified by the Anoka Soil Conservation District. A second depression located in the southern portion of the site has been determined to be a former wetland that had been filled between 1995 -1996. Since the land. owner has changed prior to the discovery of the violation, no enforcement action will be pursued by the DNR. The use of this area for drainage should tend to restore a portion of its former functions. Soils: All lots appear to have sufficient Class 1 soils to assure that two on-site septic field locations are available, except for Lot 1, Block 1. A report must be submitted from a certified septic system designer attesting to sufficient locations for an initial and replacement septic system. Landscape Plan: The Tiger Meadows development consists of eleven (11) single family lots. Per City Code, each lot should receive, at a minimum, both a coniferous and deciduous tree. This results in a minimum of twenty-two (22) trees being planted. The landscaping plan dated May 2, 2'003 indicates that each lot will have both a coniferous and deciduous tree. The total number of trees being planted on the eleven lots .is twenty-two (22). In addition, the plan indicates that four conifers will be planted adjacent to an existing single family home at the intersection of 170th Ave and Tiger St. While this will provide additional- screening, there appears to be adequate space for at least another two trees (staying consistent with the current spacing). The spacing of these trees is roughly 40-50 feet on center. This could be reduced to 30 feet on center (which still provides adequate growing space), which would allow an additional five trees to be planted. The landscaping plan shows that the coniferous trees shall be six (6) feet in height while the deciduous trees shall be 2.5 inches in diameter, as measured three feet above ground. Both of which meet the size requirements of City Code. The species palette indicates that three species, Basswood, Black Maple, and Norway (Red) Pine will be installed. All three of these species are considered acceptable as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. However, the City would like to see at least one additional conifer species used. This will provide more diversity within the development and could act as a buffer against pests and/or pathogens. Tree Preservation Plan: The revised plan does show that roughly thirty (30) existing trees will be preserved. There is a mixture of species that will be preserved, which includes a couple of oaks that have a DBH of 24" apiece. It appears as though most, if not all of the trees, on the land will be preserved (a majority of them are located in the northwest and northeast comers of the property). Re-subdivision Plan: City Code requires a re-subdivision plan to be submitted with the preliminary plat. The re-subdivision plan indicales that the location of the house pads will provide for the most practical means of re-subdividing in the future in the event City services are extended to the subject area. ~ -267-