Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/05/2010

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Sketch Plan Review: Rivers Bend Bluffs July 29, 2010 Page 3 of 4 15. Tree Preservation Plan: The City is not in receipt of a tree inventory and preservation plan at this time. A tree inventory and preservation plan will need to be submitted for any Site Plan application for future Lot 1. 16. Landscapinu: A Landscaping Plan will need to be submitted as part of the Site Plan Review application, 17. Density Transitionina: Density transitioning is required along a portion of the northern property line to provide a buffer between the proposed development and the existing single -family homes. A combination of existing trees and new plantings may be used to satisfy the transitioning requirements. A transition from R-3 to R-1 requires a thirty-five (35) foot wide strip of' land in common ownership with four (4) over story trees, four (4) evergreen trees, and four (4) under story trees per 100 feet of common boundary. The planting requirement can be reduced by half if a berm is used in addition to the plantings, which would also reduce the required minimum width of land held in common ownership to twenty- five (25) feet. - There is approximately 276 feet of transition zone between the two districts along 142nd Avenue. If new plantings are installed to satisfy this requirement, minimum plant sizes are as follows: • Overstory deciduous trees: two and a half (2 5) inch caliper • Coniferous trees: six (6) feet in height • Understory (ornamental) trees: one and a half (1 5) inch caliper The plantings must be shown on the landscaping plan and included in a separate planting schedule, which shall include at a minimum• tree name (common and scientific), size, root stock and quantity. If existing vegetation is to be used, in part or entirely to satisfy the density transitioning requirement, than a tree inventory must be completed to determine if existing vegetation is acceptable: A revised plan should be submitted that identifies the transition zone shows the additional plantings (and planting schedule) and/or the existing trees that are to be used for the density transitioning. Additionally, it is recommended that this area be encumbered with a landscape easement. 18. Other Permits: The developer is responsible for obtaining any permits required from other regulatory agencies. The Planning Commission will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, to review your sketch plan. A copy of the case cover sheet is enclosed for your information. I suggest that you, or your representative, be present at the meeting to answer any questions that may arise. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to call us. 24