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-172- Recommendations: Protect~bn of the Environment: Strongly recommend that an Environmental Assessment be conducted to ensure that the envirOnmental impact of the development is clearly understood such that any issues or concerns can be adequately add~. Preservation of Trees and/o}" Woodlands: I would like to recommend the following measures be taken to ensure the preservation of trees. 2.1 Tree Preservation Requirements be defined ~nd required on any lots bordednc~ the wetlands or open.park spaces. 2.2 All lots bordering wetlands and/or OPen park spaces be classified as custom lots, where by the owner and the individual home builder place the house and are responsible for submittal's to the city regarding tree preservation requirements and apprOvals. Preserving unique resources, amenities and existing property values: I believe the best means to preserve the natural amenities and maintain or enhance property values is to at a minimum, match the existing surrounding development home lot sizes. 3.1 Minimum lot size of t/= acre for any lot that borders the wetlands and/or open park spaces. This w~uld then remain consistent with the average size lot that currentty b<:)rclers on the wetlands. See the attached "Average Lot Size Area Map". 3.2 Minimum ~ot size of I acre for any lot on peninsula to be comparable in size to the lots on the point directly across frOm it. !ncreasirig lot sizes is also'one 6f)he-mosz effective approacheLs t~3 supporting tree Preservatidn. On the attached sheet you can see examples of the amount of tree preservation that c~n acute when lots are of adequate size vs. the required minimum size. It is very difficult to put a size home of today's average value, along with a three-car garage, adequate green space on ¼ acre and preserve any existing trees. Closing: I truly believe the city has a great opportunity at hand with this development. With this being a PUD you can exceed the initial density planned for the site, have the developer make a more then adequate return on his investment and with some careful planning, maintain the natural amenities that we all love so dearly and is the reasc>n why most of us have moved to this city. Thank you for your time and Willingness to listen. Sincerely, Bruce Iverson 14301 Neon St NW Ramsey MN. 55303 I I I I I I .I I I -I I I I I I I I I