Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/01/2014

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Review File: Sketch Plan Review (Davis Addition) 18045 Nowthen Blvd NW Page 2 of 5 should be conducted and supplied with the Preliminary Plat submittal to verify that there are adequate soils to support individual septic systems (this information will also be beneficial for road design purposes as well). Streets: The Sketch Plan indicates a new cul- de -sac would be constructed off of CSAH 5 (Nowthen Blvd) to serve Lots 1 -6 (Lot 7 would utilize an existing access that served an old farmstead). The proposed cul -de -sac appears to comply with the maximum allowable length of 600 feet as outlined in City Code Section 117- 614 Subd. (c)(3). The proposed right -of -way appears to meet the minimum standard of sixty - six (66) feet in width with a radius of sixty -five (65) feet on the cul -de -sac bulb. Wetlands: There is a large wetland area along the eastern portion of the Sketch Plan as well as a small wetland near the northern boundary of the Sketch Plan. These wetlands fall under the jurisdiction of the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO). You will need to submit a separate permit application to the LRRWMO for review and approval. A wetland delineation will also be required to identify the wetland boundaries and to determine if any additional wetlands exist on the property. Stormwater Management: The first one (1) inch of rainfall must be infiltrated on site. The Preliminary Plat submittal will need to address stormwater management for the entire site. Drainage and Utility Easements: All lots shall have a minimum of a ten (10) foot drainage and utility easement adjacent to all road right -of -way and unplatted areas and five (5) feet along all common property lines being platted. All wetlands will also need to be encumbered with drainage and utility easements. Drainage and utility easements shall be shown on the Preliminary Plat. 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. A Landscape Plan shall be prepared and submitted with the Preliminary Plat application and the plan shall 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 P 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 ofwood chip mulch shall be included around all trees. Mulch shall not be piled against the trunk of trees. Tree Preservation: At least forty percent (40 %) of the inches of existing significant tree DBH must be preserved on the overall site. A detailed tree inventory, prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist or SAF