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5.03: Consider Tree Preservation Plan related to Sketch Plan for Estates of Silver Oaks <br />2nd Addition <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He reported that the City has received a Sketch <br />Plan for a proposed eight lot subdivision to be known as the Estates of Silver Oaks 2nd Addition. <br />He stated that the site is located east of TH 47 and north of 162nd Lane. He noted that normally a <br />Sketch Plan includes a simple layout of lot configuration for initial review and feedback from the <br />Planning Commission, however this submittal was more detailed in nature and did include a Tree <br />Preservation Plan. He stated that the site is currently zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) <br />and thus, as proposed, a zoning amendment and Comprehensive Plan amendment would also be <br />needed. He reviewed the adjacent land uses, noting that the land surrounding the property is mostly <br />developed. He confirmed that the site is serviced by City utilities for water and sewer. <br />Chairperson Stodola asked for more information on the building currently located on the large lot. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that there is an existing foundation but was unsure if there was at <br />one time a home that has been removed. <br />Board Member Covart stated that it seems that there is a barn on the site that has not been well <br />maintained. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that more detailed information will be provided as the process moves <br />forward and he simply wanted to bring the Board up to speed on the potential development. He <br />stated that this would be an opportunity for the Board to provide input. <br />Board Member Hiatt stated that there are some high -quality Oak trees in that area and it would be <br />nice to see as many of those remain as possible. <br />City Planner Anderson confirmed the consensus of the Board that the high quality continuous Oak <br />trees should be preserved to the extent possible. <br />Chairperson Stodola asked the timeline for this project. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that this would depend on the feedback that is received throughout <br />this review. He noted that the project would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment and <br />therefore the process will take longer because of the approval that would be needed from the <br />Metropolitan Council. He provided examples of other projects in Ramsey that the developer has <br />been a part of. <br />