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Review File: Seasons of Ramsey <br />Sketch Plan Review -Landscaping <br />November 28, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />is pre -certified by the City, testing of material must be provided to confirm that it meets the <br />MnDOT Premium Topsoil Borrow specification. Should existing trees on site be preserved, areas <br />within tree save fencing (must be placed no closer to tree than dripline) shall not be subject to the <br />topsoil requirement. <br />• All landscaped areas shall be irrigated and the irrigation system shall include rain sensors and a <br />backflow preventer device. <br />• All areas not otherwise improved with buildings, streets, sidewalks, or other impervious areas, <br />shall be finished with sod. Any deviation from sod shall require approval by the City Council. <br />The landscaping plan has a note that states all areas with slopes greater than 3:1 will be planted <br />with `prairie' type grasses. Please identify all areas that are proposed to be planted with <br />materials other than sod. All proposed grasses must also be included in the planting schedule. <br />• Tree planting detail(s) must include the following: <br />o Planting depth shall be such that the first set of primary roots (root flare) is at final <br />grade when installed. <br />o Only broken, deformed or dead branches shall be pruned at time of planting. <br />o The top portion of the wire basket and burlap shall be removed after the tree is set in <br />planting hole. <br />Tree Preservation: This site appears to be devoid of any significant tree cover and therefore, no tree <br />preservation plan is necessary. However, as noted in the Landscaping section, there are existing street <br />trees within the project site that could be credited toward the landscaping requirements if additional <br />information is provided (quantity, size, species). <br />