Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 03/20/2017

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Review File: Homestead Road Preliminary Plat Review: Tree Preservation and Landscaping March 17, 2017 Page 2 of 2 A variance to lot depth is required for both Lot 1 and Lot 3. Note that the plans were revised to reposition the house pad on Lot 3 in response to comments received during review of the Sketch Plan (previous location did not require a variance, but was not supported by neighboring property owner due to position behind their home). Lot 3 is deficient by only seventy-eight (78) square feet. Lot 1 is deficient by 268 square feet. However, the Preliminary Plat does include a twelve by twelve (12' x 12') deck to demonstrate that this common home owner improvement would still fit on the property. Required Revisions Tree Preservation Plan • Tree layer must be added to plan set that includes the lot boundaries, grading contours, and proposed house pads. • Revise plan to clearly indicate trees being removed and trees being preserved. • If preserved trees do not qualify as front yard trees, a Landscape Plan shall also be prepared and submitted including proposed species, caliper (size), root stock, and it shall include a planting detail as well. • Revise to show tree preservation fence. • Tree preservation fence must be installed and then approved by City prior to any clearing work. • Add note stating that any clearing within oak stands shall be performed prior to April 15 or after July 15 to minimize exposure to and/or introduction of oak wilt. • Add precautionary steps to be taken on site to protect oak trees from Oak Wilt and/or reference said plan and that it is incorporated by reference. Sheet S2 • Encumber rain gardens with Drainage and Utility Easements. • Add note to sheet specifying that a Maintenance Agreement will be prepared for review and approval by the City. • Maintenance Agreement will need to be recorded against each lot containing a rain garden. • Update the plan sheet with planting design, species, and specifications. Sheet S3 • Revise Drainage and Utility Easements to include rain gardens.