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Review File: Woodlands 4th Final Plat May 5th, 2017 Page 3 of 4 ** Lot depth required is 100 feet for a width of 60 feet that is not encumbered by wetland, wetland setback area, floodway, or other unbuildable areas. Density. The R-1 Residential regulations for the MUSA area allows a net density of up to 3 units per acre (excluding wetlands and major road rights -of -way). The proposed density is 1.06 units per acre (gross density). Floodplains. There are floodplains within the boundaries of the project area. The floodplain includes only Floodfringe. Wetlands. There are significant wetlands on the property which are shown within drainage and utility easements on the Final Plat. The project will be subject to review by the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) regarding both the wetland delineation as well as stormwater calculations. Landscaping. Each lot is required to have two (2) front yard trees installed. The plan currently shows the required two (2) front yard trees for each lot. The proposed trees should be positioned in the boulevard area to serve as street trees (as spacing permits). Deciduous trees shall be at least one (1) inch in diameter and coniferous trees shall be at least five (5) feet in height. Each lot is subject to the City's topsoil requirement. Due to the presence of larger stands of oak trees, tree clearing activities shall occur prior to April 15 or after July 15 to minimize the potential introduction of Oak Wilt to the site. A note regarding this timeframe has been added to both the Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan as well as the Tree Inventory and Protection Plan. Additionally, please consult with the Certified Arborist that prepared the Tree Inventory and Protection Plan to prepare a plan that identifies the precautionary steps to be taken on site to protect oak trees from Oak Wilt. The Landscape Plan is generally acceptable. However, we would like to work with you to focus at least one (1) of the two (2) required front yard trees to be located within the boulevard (between the sidewalk and back of curb or, for those areas with no sidewalk, within ten [10] feet of the back of curb) to create a street tree presence. Street trees shall only consist of deciduous species. Any changes to the species shall receive approval by the City prior to installation. The Environmental Policy Board (EPB) reviewed the Landscape and Tree Preservation Plans at its meeting on November 21st and recommended approval of both contingent upon compliance with this review letter. Density Transitioning: As proposed, the development is subject to the density transitioning standards found in City Code Section 117-110. It appears that the wetland area in the rear of each of the proposed lots creates a natural buffer of more than 300 feet between the existing homes in the R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) district. This would satisfy the density transitioning requirements. Streets and Access. The Final Plat indicates that 159th Avenue NW would be extended to the south to serve lots 4 —15 (inclusive) of Block 3. The Applicant received a variance to cul-de-sac variance length. Trails. The plans currently show a trail access to the existing boardwalk located in Outlot A between Lot 10 Block 2, and Lot 15 Block 3. This satisfies the staff request for a pedestrian connection to the boardwalk to the east. Grading and Drainage Plans. A permit from the LRRWMO will be required. Please also see review comments from the Engineering Division.