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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Final Site and Landscaping Plan Review: Village of Sunfish Lake. April 18, 2003 Page 4 of 6 The species pallet indicates that all trees included in this portion of the development are either acceptable or preferred as outlined in the species list currently being compiled by the City. One discrepancy that needs to be clarified regards one of the coniferous species. The landscaping detail lists the Black Hills Spruce, however, the Latin name associated with it indicates that it is Colorado Blue Spruce. The Black Hills Spruce is on the preferred list and the Colorado Blue Spruce is on the acceptable list, so either would be permitted. The second component of this development consists of tlzirty-six (36) cottages. For each unit, there should be two overstory trees, four ornamental trees, and twelve shrubs (resulting in a minimum of 72 overstory trees, 144 ornamental trees, and 432 shrubs). The plan indicates that there will be a total of 96 deciduous, overstory trees and 56 coniferous, overstory trees (total of 152 overstory trees). This total does include trees in the median as well as trees in the "green space island", which is acceptable. The plan also indicates that a total of eighty-seven (87) ornamental trees will be planted throughout the cottages. Again, this includes trees planted in the median and "green space island", which again, is acceptable. While the number of ornamentals being planted falls short of the requirement, the overall number of trees being installed exceeds the minimum requirements (minimum requirement of 216 trees versus 239 actual trees being installed)i Staff finds this alternative acceptable. All species shown on the plan are considered acceptable, with a large majority of the species actually being classified as preferred, according to the species list currently being compiled by the City. Of the twenty-one (21) different species being planted, fourteen (14) are considered to be "preferred". One concern is that this plan does not indicate any shrubs being planted, if space is too restricting around the individual cottages, the required plantings could be placed elsewhere throughout the property. If the Developer wishes, they could simply submit a "typical" planting detail for a unit as opposed to submitting an entirely new set of landscape plans. A particular concern for the boulevard and median trees would be their tolerance for salt spray. The plan shows at least four species that will be used in these areas. Two 6f which are known to have at least some resistance to salt spray (Showy Mountain Ash and American Linden). This is a consideration that needs to be kept in mind if the maintenance of these trees will eventually become the City's responsibility. ll. Density Transition: In addition to the building landscaping requirements, the developer is also required to provide additional vegetation to act as a buffer between the new units and the existing single-family homes. Both the eastern and southern property boundaries abut existing single-family homes. The eastern property boundary adjacent to single-family homes is roughly 900 feet, resulting in an additional eighteen (18) overstory tree.s, eighteen (18) evergreen trees, and eighteen (18) understory trees needing to be planted. According to the landscape plan dated March 24, 2003, there will be seven overstory trees (five Bur Oak and two Red Oak), thirteen (13) evergreen trees (five White Spruce, five Wtfite Pine, and tln'ee Eastern Red Cedar), and three -101-