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-142- All of the lots meet the I0,800 square foot lot size requirement and the 80 foot (90 feet on corner lots) lot width requirement. The wetlands have been appropriately delineated and will be encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the final plat. The Engineering Staff have reviewed the revised Preliminary Grading Plan and Utility Plan. These plans are recommended for modifications subject to the points raised in the Staff Review Letter dated November 1, 2002, revised November 21, 2002. The preliminary plat was reviewed by the Park Commission on November 14. They have recommended a cash payment to satisfy park dedication requirements. They have also recommended that the developer construct an 8 foot wide bituminous trail between Lots 5 and 6 of Block 5. The construction cost of this trail segment will be credit etigibte against trail fees due on the plat. The purpose of this trail segment is to provide access for maintenance purposes from the edge of the cul-de-sac right-of-way to the manhole to the north between Lots 5 and 6. In addition, this trail segment could be used in the future to link up with the high ground in the wetland behind Lots 5 and 6. In addition, the developer will be required to continue the trail along the north side of Alpine Drive. This trail construction is not credit eligible towards trail fees due on the plat. In accordance with City Code, the developer will be constructing sidewalks along one side of all non cul-de-sac streets. The City does have the north and east Sunflower Ridge). Residential, located at urban standards. a density transition ordinance in effect. No transitioning will be required to because of similar or denser development (Wildlife Sanctuary 2~d and The plat abuts 3 larger, rural lots on the west that are also zoned R-1 within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and eligible for redevelopment The Developer has prepared a detailed inventory and photos of a signi~cant stand of trees along the west boundary line. It is proposed that this existing tree cover will satisfy density transition requirements. The proposed density transitioning was reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 3 and City Council on October 15. Both the Planning Commission and City Council seemed receptive to the transitioning proposal. The Preliminary Tree Plan submitted with the preliminary plat does identify the preservation of the existing tree cover on the west property boundary. Under the new landscaping requirements, City Code requires the addition of two overstory trees to each lot; at least 25% of the new plantings must be deciduous and at least 25% must be coniferous. Credit may also be given for new planting requirements if there is existing, significant trees, of an acceptable species, to be preserved on any of the lots. The developer is responsible for the addition of 46 deciduous and 46 coniferous trees to the plat. The revised Preliminary Tree Plan identifies the addition of 46 deciduous trees and 53 coniferous trees to the plat. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed preliminary plat on November 7, 2002. Two adjacent landowners to the west were present. They stated concern with maintaining the safety and security of their horse pastures from tresspassers. The Planning Commission recommended that the Developer resolve the pasture fencing issue with the affected landowners as part of the preliminary plat approval. Mr. Peterson provided City Staff with a letter of intent to install an 8 foot high wire mesh fence on the east property line of the Mort and the Weichett parcels. Mr. Mott and Mr. Weichelt have signed off on the letter of intent. I I I I I I I I I I I I I