Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/09/2014

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Review File: OSHAUGHNESSYADDITION Minor Plat Sketch Plan Request Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Review Page 2 of 4 with any Building Permit Application and include a planting schedule that identifies the common and scientific name, root stock and quantity for each proposed species. • 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 primag 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: Due to the size of the proposed lots and the adjoining properties' zoning, density transitioning is not required. Tree Preservation: A detailed tree inventory shall be provided for all significant trees (defined below) within the limits of construction. If trees are intended to be protected from construction, and remain after construction, said trees need not to be inventoried, but appropriate indications on plans and tree save fence construction as outlined below. As there are no public roadways or public utilities being constructed with the Plat, a Certified Arborist is not required to complete the required Tree Inventory (Tree Inventory still needs to be completed). At least forty percent (40%) of the inches of existing significant tree DBH must be preserved on the overall site. The tree preservation plan shall include the following: • All oak trees and evergreen trees that are four (4) inches or greater in Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) and all other deciduous trees that are eight (8) inches in greater DBH shall be identified on the tree inventory (cumulatively referred to as significant trees). • Inventory shall include species, DBH, tree condition, whether the tree will be preserved or remove, a tally of total significant tree DBH on site and how many DBH inches will be removed. • Inventory shall also ident location of tree save fencing, which shall be installed at least at the drip line of individual trees or groups of trees and shall be in place prior to any grading or removal work begins. Topsoil: The newly created lot will need to have four (4) inches of topsoil meeting the City's topsoil specification across all disturbed areas not otherwise improved with walkways, driveway, and home. A topsoil inspection is required prior to landscaping being installed and copies of the load tickets are required as well. This is reviewed at time of Building Permit Application and request for Certificate of Occupancy for the newly created lots. Note: any wetlands within the limits of construction will need to be delineated and marked so that the wetland boundary is evident. No topsoil or other fill is permitted within any wetland. Building Elevations: No architectural renderings of the proposed home was submitted. No enhanced architecture above the minimum City Code requirements of Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) is being proposed. Streets: The Applicant is not planning on constructing additional public streets. The Applicant is proposing the construction of a new driveway, utilizing an existing connection to Saint Francis Boulevard. The request will need to be approved by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Sidewalks and Trails. No sidewalks or trails are being proposed with the Plat. The City's current policy is to require the construction of a public trail on both sides of State Roads. There are no connecting trails along Saint Francis Boulevard. Staff will be reviewing this requirement prior to review by the City Council.