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Oakwood Land Development: St. Anthony Gun Club December 29, 2004 3of4 Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW): Because more than 80 acres of' agricultural, native prairie, forest, or naturally vegetated [and is b~ing converted to residential use, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is required; The EAW is a requirement of the preliminary, plat submittal. Park DedicatiOn: The sketch plan will be forwarded to the Park and Recreation Commission at their meeting in January,, 2005 for a preliminary review. The City has the option for land, cash or a comb/nation thereof. It is expected that a formal Park Dedication recommendation will occur once the preliminary plat is submitted.. Trails: It is anticipated that a trail wilt be required,parallel to Variolite Street N.W. from the northern boundary of the plat south t6 Alpine Drive N.W. It is also anticipated that an east/we~t trail would be required through the neighborhood to provide a link in the trail system between Elmcrest Park and Central Park. The Developer would receive credit for the portion of the trail from the south plat boundary to Alpine Drive. Trail Fee: The plat is subject to a trail fee and the 2005 rate is $550.00 per unit. It is anticipated that the City, may desire completion of the Variolite trail from the south boundary o.f the proposed plat to Alpine Drive. Development of this trail link would be eligible for credit against trail fees due on the plat. Landscaping: City Code requires two overstory deciduous or coniferous trees per single-family lot. The compliment of trees fulfilling the' landscape requirements must-be at [east 25% coniferous and 25% deciduous. The City can give credit for each significant tree retained against the new planting requirement. Tree' Preservation Plan: The City Council has adopted a Tree Preservation Ordinance that applies to your proposed plat. A copy of the general requirements for a preliminary plat submittal are enclosed tbr your inIbrmation. Staff is also aware that some preliminary oak wilt control measures have been initiated on the site. A status report of those efforts would be helpful as part of the preliminary plat submittal. Site Contamination: The subject property fbr this development is the site of the St. Anthony Gun Club, which has been documented to have contamination from lead shot and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's). The City has applied for a grant ~br an environmental cleanup of [his site, with the understanding that all non-grant costs associated with the cleanup will be borne by the developer of the property. :Approval of development of this site is contingent upon the successful cleanup of these contaminants. Stormwater Management Fee: A stormwater management fee must be paid for the new lots being created. The 2005 rate is $384.00 per unit. 55