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Brook~eld Addition Sketch Plan Review December 30, 2004 2 of 3 this setback requirement. AdditionallY, land lo~ated within 300 feet of the OHW of Trott Brook is subject to Shoreland Management requirements; Shoreland Rules limit impervious surface to 25% on lots within this 300-fool zonel Staff hasisent the sketch plan to the DNR for comment. Tree Preservation Plan: The City'S Tree PreServation Ordinance applies to your proposed plat. A Tree Preservation :plan mm~ be part~ of the preliminary plat submittal; particular attention should be paid to vegetative [management requirements in the Scenic .River and Shoreland Management districts Density Transition: Currently~ City' COde requires density transition betWeen the proposed single-~'amily urban :lots and ithe sun'otmding single-family rural lots. Density transition requirements must be incorporated int° the preli~minary plat submittal. Wetlands: A substantial portion ofthe property is.wetland, which will need.to be delineated and encumbered with drainage and ~ ~Utility easemenB on the preliminary and final plats. The rear lot lines for the parcels along TrottiBrook ShOuld, terminate near the wetland boundary, and should not be extended to the centerlin~ of the brook as shown. Tb.e City anticipates adopting a wetland buffer ordinance in early 2005. staff is requesting that ~e developer give Some consideration to implementing a wetland buffer Where applicable throughout.the plat. Environmental Review: BecaUSe more ~than.80 acres of agricultural, native prairie, forest, or naturally vegetated land is being Converted t° residential use, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is required. The EAW;is arequirement of the preliminary plat submittal. Traffic Analysis Report: The City Cha~er requires a traffic analysis report for this development. City Staff will utilize thel s'ervkies of a consultant to prepare the report and the expenses incurred will be charged to tl!e plat! application escrow fund. This report must be available at the time of preliminary plat r~view; Grading and Drainage Plan$:~ Grading~and drainage plans will need to be provided during the preliminary plat process. Ponding will be required prior to discharge into public water bodies such as the on-site wetlands.:;A permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will be required. Streets and Access: The proposal includes several public roads that provide access to the plat via CSAH 5 (Nowthen Bird) and 168~' AvenUe ['rom the east, Garnet St. from the south, and Marble St. (platted only) fi'om the south; A temporary cul-de-sac will need to be provided on the urmamed street shown east of Garnet Sti A 404bdt-wide segment of 167t~ Avenue which was dedicated by the Westby 1s~ Addition willneed!t° be vacated. The City's Comprehensive Plan proposes the ;extension of 167~h Avenue as a'Collector street through tills subdivision. The submitted sketch Plan is not consistent with this plan. If this sketch