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Site Plan Review: Ramsey Town Center 2na Addition January 27, 2004 Page 3 of 4 ' number is the minimum required square footage 'of canopy cover. We strongly encourage plantings that exceed these minimum requirements. A combination of deciduous and coniferous trees must be 'utilized to satisfy the canopy cover requirements. The compliment of trees fulfilling' the landscaping requirements shall not be [ess than 25% deciduous or less than 25°/a coniferous. Furthermore, no more than 25% of canopy cover requirement shall be fulfilled with the use :of shrubs and/or ornamental trees. The Ramsey Tree Book should be referenced to determine acceptable/preferred species that are suitable fbr use in this area. The Ramsey :Tree 'Book also includes the average canopy cover square footage for all of the species within it. For reference, the formula used to compute the average canopy cover of a species is as follows: (((min. + max spread) / 4)2) * rc (pi) * (0.65' f'or preferred or 0.5 for acceptable species) All numbers used in calculating the planting requirements must be submitted with the landscaping plan. : Ground Cover/Irrigation: The development is required 'to establish sod in all areas not. improved with strUctures or pavement. Ani im.'gation system will need to be provided throughout the development where sodded and landscaped .areas will be established. Any irrigation systems will need to be reviewed and approved by the. City Engineer. Trails and Sidewalks: The sketch plan shows a trail along Bunker Lake Blvd. This trail should be located outside the right-of-way in a trail easement. There should be sidewalk connections from the townhome units adjacent to Bunl~,er Lake Blvd. tO the trail. Sidewalks are appropriately shown adjacent to all public Streets. SideWalk connections are also required for all row tonwhome units that do not front on public streets. Park Dedication: Per the Master Development Agreement, the City and the Master Developer have negotiated a Park and Trail Dedication Agreement. In accordance with thd Park and Trail Dedication Agreement, there are no park dedication or trail development fees owed on this Ramsey Town Center .]th Addition. Pocket Parks and Private Greon Spac.e! The Town Center Development. Review Guidelines encourage the integration of private courtyards and pocket parks within the TC-4 Neighborhood District. These small case greens provide important breathing space, contribute to stormwater management, and offer additional recreational amenities to serve the building tenants. The preliminary plans should include useable, open areas. Mailbox Location: The placement of mailboxes for the townhome units should be located along the private streets when possible. Location of mailboxes along public streets will need to be clustered and is subject to the review and approval of the Streets Supervisor.