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-166- Preliminary Plat Review: Wildlife Sanctuary 3~a Addition November 1, 2002, revised November 2 I, 2002 Page 4 of 5 tree cover. The modified plan now identifies the area of tree preservation represented in the tree inventory presented at the sketch plan stage. The modified Preliminary Tree Plan is acceptable with respect to density transitioning. 10. Landscaping. City Ordinances require two overstory trees per single-family lot. The type of trees shall conform to the City plantings schedule (attached) and be comprised of at least one coniferous tree and one deciduous tree. The City may give credit for each significant tree retained against the new planting requirement. Under your proposed plat, the development will need to'have at least 46 new deciduous and 46 new coniferous trees. The October 2 version of the Preliminary Tree Plan did not meet these new requirements. Staff has reviewed the November 5 version of the Tree PLan and made the following observations. There are 46 deciduous and 53 coniferous trees proposed to be added to the plat area. This exceeds Code requirements. However, there are 5 lots on the west boundary that are not proposed to receive a coniferous tree..-In lieu ofthe.exisfing mature tree stands on these lots, a credit for the coniferous requirement is reasonable. And, it can be considered preferable that the 7 additional coniferous trees placed elsewhere in the plat more than replace the 5 that would have been required on lots 13 through !.7 of Block 5. The Preliminary Tree Plan dated November 5 is acceptable with respect to landscaping requirements. The revised Preliminary Tree Plan still needs to be modified to identify the location of the tree save fences. 1.1. Sidewalks. In accordance with City Code, sidewalks are proposed on one side of all non cul- de-sac streets. 12. Trail Development: The Park Commission reviewed the plan on November 14, 2002. The continuance of the trail along the north side of Alpine Drive N.W. will be required, including in front of the two existing-homesteads to the east that may or may not be included in the final plat. In addition, the construction of an 8 foot wide bituminous trail will be required between Lots 5 and 6 of Block 4. Only the Construction cost of this trail segment Will be trail fee credit eligible. 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. 1.3. Trail Fees: The City has established a trail fee in the amount of $400.00 per lot; the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval will be. required. The existing homestead is exempt from this fee. A credit equal to the construction cost of the trail segment between Lots 5 and 6 of Block 4 will be given. 14. Stormwater Management Fees: The City has established a storm water management fee that must be paid prior to release of the final plat for recording. The current rate is $375 per lot. It should be noted that the rate in effect at the time of Final Plat will be required and the existing homestead is exempt from this fee.