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Review File: BROOKFIELD 4THADDITION. Major Plat Preliminary Plat Request Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Review Page 2 of 5 It appears that the proposed Preliminary Plat meets or exceeds minimum standards required by City Code related to the above. Land Use and Zoning: The site is guided LDR on the Comprehensive Plan and zoned R-1, MUSA. The minimum lot size in the R-1, MUSA zone is 10,800 sq. ft. Each of the proposed lots meets the minimum lot size. Applicant shall provide total acreage of the proposed preliminary plat. Net Density Calculations. The Applicant shall provide gross acreage, as well as net acreage. Net acreage is calculated by subtracting wetlands and rights of way from the gross acreage. The Applicant must also provide Net Density Calculations described as number of units per net acre. Landscaping: Two trees per dwelling unit are required. Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of one (1) inch caliper and evergreen trees shall be at least five (5) feet in height. Please update the landscape plan to include a planting schedule that identifies the common and scientific name, root stock and quantity for each proposed species. • While it appears generally that each lot will have two (2) trees planted, many of them indicate that one tree will be planted in the rear year. Each lot shall have two (2) front yard trees. Please update the landscape plan. • An alternative to Silver Maple should be utilized due to that species tendency to produce surface roots. • A planting detail must be included with the landscape plan (another option is to incorporate the City's tree planting detail). At a minimum, it should state: o Planting depth shall be such that the Pt set of primary roots is 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 if using B & B stock. o 2-4 inches of wood chip mulch shall be included around all trees. Mulch shall not be piled against the trunk of trees. Density Transitioning: The proposed plat is adjacent to an existing larger lot residential neighborhood. These lots are also zoned R-1 so density transitioning, as required by the ordinance, does not apply as the zoning districts are the same. However, as the existing lots are of a different size and character, staff requests that the applicant consider providing buffering between these abutting lots. This can be accomplished through new planting or use of existing streets. In addition, a detailed inventory, prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist or a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester, must be submitted identifying all existing significant trees, species, DBH and condition. Minimum tree size for transitioning plantings are 2.5 inches for overstory (shade) trees, 1.5 inches for ornamental trees, and six (6) feet in height for evergreen trees. A landscape easement or some other legal tool shall be required to ensure long-term maintenance and survival of the plantings. This easement or other tool shall be recorded against each of the lots encumbered with transitioning plantings. Tree Preservation: While the majority of the site is devoid of trees, there is some tree cover along the southern and western edges of the proposed plat. A detailed tree inventory (as mentioned above) must be provided for these trees, which may then be beneficial with regard to density transitioning (as suggested by staff). At least forty percent (40%) of the inches of existing significant tree DBH must be preserved on site. The tree preservation plan shall include the following: