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CITY OF RAMSEY LAND USE APPLICATION <br />TECHNICAL REVIEW FILE <br />DATE <br />MARCH 17, 2017 <br />PROJECT ADDRESS <br />7131 166TH AVE NW <br />PROJECT. TITLE <br />HOMESTEAD ROAD <br />ESCROW # <br />DEPARTMENT: <br />Community Development: Planning Division (Landscape Plan & Environmental <br />Resources) <br />TECHNICAL REVIEWER: <br />Name: Chris Anderson, City- Planner <br />Phone: 763-433-9817 <br />Email: candersongcityoframsey.com <br />We offer the following comments regarding the Tree Inventory and Protection Plan prepared by <br />Soil Investigation and Design Inc. and dated February 13, 2017: <br />The City's Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) identifies some <br />moderate quality aspen forest (saturated soils) and non-native <br />graminoid (grass) vegetation. Most, if not all of the moderate <br />quality natural area is within wetland and/or floodplain area and <br />thus, would not be impacted (or experience very little impact) as <br />a result of the proposed development. <br />The Tree Preservation Plan indicates that only fourteen percent <br />(14%) of the significant tree DBH inches will be removed, well <br />below the allowable removal threshold. However, the plan set <br />does not specify which trees will be removed and preserved, nor <br />does it graphically depict the trees on the Preliminary Plat. <br />There is no Landscape Plan included in the plan set. While <br />preserved trees can be credited toward the landscape requirements, it is not clear whether they <br />would constitute front yard trees or not as they are not included on the Preliminary Plat. The <br />plan set needs to be revised to include the tree layer on the Preliminary Plat before a <br />determination can be made on compliance with landscaping requirements. <br />Topsoil is required for all lots being improved with a principal building. A note must be added to <br />the plan set stating that topsoil, meeting the City's topsoil specification. There shall be no fill, <br />including topsoil and sod, placed within the floodway or wetland areas. <br />The project is proposing the use of rain gardens on Lots 1 and 3 to address the infiltration <br />requirements of the LRRWMO. Engineering Staff are reviewing that information to determine <br />compliance. At a minimum, the rain gardens will need to be encumbered with Drainage and <br />Utility Easement as well as a Maintenance Agreement to address responsibilities to ensure <br />functionality. Planting plans and specifications must be provided for the rain gardens. <br />