Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/10/2014

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Review File: Rabbit Meadows Preliminary Plat and Variance 08-32-25-21-0003 Page 3 of 5 lines being platted. All wetlands will also need to be encumbered with drainage and utility easements. The Preliminary Plat shall be updated to include all drainage and utility easements for each lot. 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 has been submitted that shows two (2) trees per lot. Please note that the plantings must be within the front yard of each lot. The Landscape Plan shall be updated as follows: • 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 1 s` 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. 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 Certified Forester, is required for all significant trees (defined below). This plan must be provided for review and approval prior to City Council consideration of the Preliminary Plat. The inventory can be limited to just those trees within the limits of construction. 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 identify 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: Each lot will be subject to the City's topsoil requirement, which states that all disturbed areas not otherwise improved with walkways, driveway, home and other impervious surfacing, shall receive four (4) inches of topsoil meeting the City's topsoil specification. 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 (including sod) is permitted within any wetland. Re -subdivision Plan: As this Plat is north of Trott Brook and is guided as Rural Developing in the Comprehensive Plan, it is not subject to a re -subdivision plan. Development Fees: Park Dedication, Trail Development and Stormwater Management Fees shall be due on the Plat. These fees must be paid prior to the City releasing the Final Plat for recording and the fees collected are those that are in effect at the time of recording. The Park and Recreation Commission shall review and make a recommendation regarding Park Dedication and Trail Development Fees. At this time, Staff recommends that a cash contribution be used to satisfy both Park Dedication Trail Development requirements.