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DATE PROJECT. TITLE ESCROW # DEPARTMENT: CITY OF RAMSEY LAND USE APPLICATION TECHNICAL REVIEW FILE 12/5/13 PROJECT ADDRESS BROOKFIELD 4TH ADDITION 113790 PLANNING Name: Chris Anderson TECHNICAL REVIEWER: Phone: 763-433-9905 Email: canderson(afci.ramsey.mn.us UNKNOWN We offer the following comments regarding your request for Preliminary Plat approval: Landscaping: Two (2) front yard trees are required per lot. Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of one (1) inch caliper and evergreen trees shall be at least five (5) feet in height. As a general note, builders should be provided a copy of the approved Landscape Plan and Planting Detail if they will be assuming responsibility for installing the front yard trees on each lot. The following items must still be addressed on the Landscape Plan prepared by Anderson Passe and dated November 7, 2013: • 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 yard. Each lot shall have two (2) front yard trees and that should be reflected on the plan. • An alternative to Silver Maple should be utilized due to that species' tendency to produce surface roots. • The planting detail must be amended to include the following o Planting depth shall be such that the 1st 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. Some form of density transitioning should be implemented along the rear lot lines of Lots 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 Block 2 and Lot 10 Block 3. However, a berm and plantings were installed across the rear portions of Lots 1-6 Block 2 as part of the original development of Brookfield lst Addition that, in conjunction with existing trees, satisfied the transitioning requirement for these lots. Also, it appears that existing trees, in conjunction with Outlot C Brookfield 1st Addition, satisfy the transitioning requirement for Lot 7 Block 2. Thus, it appears that transitioning only needs to be addressed on Lot 10 Block 3. Should landscaping be used, it should consist of at least six (6) trees per every 100 feet of common boundary line with the existing, larger lot to the east. But, considering Outlot D Brookfield 1st Addition separates Lot 10 from the adjacent, existing larger lot, Staff would be amenable to a reduced quantity planting schedule. • An enlarged exhibit should be prepared that details the specific plantings used for transitioning purposes, including species, size, root stock, and locations. • Density Transitioning plantings should be installed by the Developer (and accepted by the City) prior to the issuance of a building permit for Lot 10 Block 3.