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Preliminary Site Plan Review- Residence at The COR October 28, 2010, revised November 17, 2010 Page 5 of 9 • The Landscape Plan indicates an area of a shared parking island with certain landscape improvements. This area should be incorporated into the required shared access agreement that outlines maintenance responsibilities of this shared area. • The boulevard area along Civic Center Dr. should be improved with sod and street trees, at a spacing of about thirty -five (35) feet on center, and this should be reflected on the landscape plan. • Landscaping in the boulevard area and adjacent to sidewalks must be tolerant of deicing salts and harsh growing environments. • Please identify the species and quantity of plants within the planter beds along Sunwood Dr that will be impacted and /or removed as a result of the shared access to the site and utility connections.. The City may wish to relocate these materials prior to commencement of construction activities, or we would like to understand your plans on replacing /relocating these elements during implementation of your project.. • All landscaped areas, including the boulevard along Civic Center Dr., shall be provided with an in- ground irrigation system, and be maintained by the property owner. • Street trees, as well as trees planted in the interior of the lot but adjacent to the public sidewalk, should have a minimum clear trunk height (no branches) of seven (7) feet to avoid conflicts with pedestrians. • A minimum of six (6) inches of topsoil that meets MN DOT's Premium Topsoil Borrow specification must be installed over all disturbed areas not devoted to buildings, off - street parking, driveways, sidewalks, patios or other such improvements. If amending onsite topsoil, documentation must be supplied to the City certifying that the amended material meets this specification prior to installation. • Planting details /specifications must be included on the landscape plan and shall address among other things o Planting depth (1s set of primary roots shall be at finished grade) o Only prune out dead/broken /deformed branches at time of installation o Removal of upper portion of wire basket and burlap after being placed in planting hole • At the time of installation, all shrubs must be at least twenty -four (24) inches in size (either height or width, whichever is applicable per species). • The landscape plan identifies areas to be covered with turf. Please note that sod is required for turf establishment. Any alternative to the sod requirement requires City Council approval. • Should City Council approve the use of seed rather than sod, details will be required outlining application rate(s) and installation method. • Upon acceptance of landscaping by City, a two (2) year maintenance guarantee is required to ensure survival of plantings. • Please consider alternatives to Burgundy Carousel Barberry as this is a cultivar of a Japanese Barberry, which is on the City's list of prohibited species. • The landscape plan should include plantings /landscaping within the courtyard area. Please submit a revised landscaping plan that addresses these matters. Tree Preservation: This site is devoid of any significant tree cover and therefore, no tree preservation plan is necessary. Engineering Review Reviewer: Tim Himmer, City Engineer thimme ci.ramsev.mn.us 763 - 433 -9893