Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/05/2004

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Site Plan Review: Ramsey Town Center 2nd Addition Janua~ 30, 2004 Page 4 of 5 Landscnping: The total area of the site is 389,349 square feet (impervious area is 274,536 square t'eet and the pervious area is 114,813 square feet). When the newly adopted canopy cover lbrmula is applied, it results in the need for a minimum of 80,956 square feet of crown cover throughout the site (ratio of impervious area to total area multiplied by the pervious area). Also, the planting schedule shall consist of no [ess than 25% coniferous and no less than 25% deciduous trees. The landscaping plan dated December 23, 2003 indicates that a total of 397 trees will be installed (122 oversto~ and 275 ornamental trees) as well as 1,632 shrubs. The total canopy cover of these trees and sin:ubs exceeds the requirements for this development. However, no coniferous species are included. All species indicated in the species palette are acceptable or preferred as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. Additionally, all plants meet or exceed the minimum size requirements. A revised landscaping plan should be submitted that incorporates coniferous trees into the planting schedule. Again, no less than 25% of the trees planted shall be coniferous. The Ramsey Tree Book can be referenced to help determine preferred and/or acceptable species. Also, Staff would recommend at least some shrubbery be included around the back to back units as ~bundation plantings. There are a couple of points of concern regarding the general location of street trees. First, no trees can be planted within thir¢'-five (35) feet of the back of curb of any intersecting street. It appears that many of the %orner" trees on the'plan are close to the minimum distance of thirty- five (35) feet from the back of curb. This is something that will require attention in the field when the trees are installed. Additionally, no tree shall be planted within fifteen (15) feet of a hydrant. If a conflict does exist, the spacing of the trees may need to be adjusted or a tree(s) may need to be eliminated t'rom the planting schedule. Ground Cover/h'ritlation: The development is required to establish sod in all areas not improved with structures or pavement. An irrigation system will need to be provided throughout- the development where sodded and landscaped areas will be established. Any irrigation systems will need to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Mailbox Location: The placement of mailboxes for the townhome units should be located along the private streets when possible. Location of mailboxes along public streets will need to be clustered and is subject to the review and approval of the Streets Supervisor. Address Signage: The City will be requiring an address location sign (specifying the units addresses) to be placed at the entrance o~' all private streets. The required signage will assist emergency services in locating a specific unit when called to the site. tn order to assist Staff [n review o~' the placement of signs and to ensure an orderly look of tile site, please submit to Staff a sign placement plan. Tile plan should show the location and style o.f all street signs, address signs, traIt2c control signs, and other plmmed signs. The address signage is subject to the review