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Oatovood Land Development: St..Anthony ~un C~ub December 29, 2004 . 3of4 ~ ~ i Environmental Assessment Worksheet 0!}AW): Because more than 80 acres of agricultural, native prairie, forest, or naturally vegetated lind is being converted to residential use, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW'):iS required. The EAW is a requirement of the preliminary plat submittal. Park Dedication: The sket6h pian 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 corn bination thereof. It is expected that a iforma! Park Dedication recommendation will occur once the preliminary plat is subraitted. Trails: It is anticipated that a tra.i! will be required parallel to Variolite Street N.W. from the northern boundary of the plat south to Alpine: Drive N.W.' It is. also anticipated that an east/west trail would be required through ti!e neighbprhoodito provide a link in the trail system between Elmcrest Park and Central Park. 'The Der. eloper Would receive credit for the portion of the trail from the south plat boundary to Alpine Drive.' Trail Fee: The plat is subject tea trail feeiand the 2005 rate is $550.00 per unit. It is anticipated that the City may desire completion of the Varioli~te trail from the south boundary of the proposed plat to Alpine Drive. Development of tNs 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 ilandscape requirements must be at least 25% coniferous and 25% deciduous. The City ~an give credit for each significant tree retained against the new planting requirement. Tree Preservation Plan: The City Councii~has adopted a Tree Preservation Ordinance that applies to your proposed plat.. A Copyi of. the general requirements for a preliminary plat submittal are enclosed for your information., :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 for this development is the site of the St. Anthony Gun Club, which has been docttmented~to havei contamination from lead shot and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's). The City has applied for a grant for an environmental cleanup of this site, with the understanding that all non,grant costs associated with the cleanup will be borne by the developer of the property. Approva~l 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.