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Preliminary Plat Review: Sweet Bay Ridge ,'l u.gz~st 2, 2005 5 o/'6 There are also a number of lots that do not have significant tree cover or will not be custom graded. A more detailed review of the tree preservation plan by City Staff is necessary to determine if additional plantings will be needed for these lOts. Both the size and species included in the planting schedule are acceptable. However, the American Ehn should be a variety that is DED resistant. Tree Preservation Plan: A tree inventory and preservation plan has been submitted. The plan indicates that a portion of the lots will be custom graded, which should allow for a greater number of significant trees to be preserved. In areas where custom grading will not occur, an effort to preserve trees, where possible, should be made. During construction of individual homes, all attempts should be made to preserve individual trees wherever ~'easible. Tree save l'encing is required around all trees or groups of trees to be preserved. The ['cncing shall include, at a minimum, the entire area beneath the tree canopy, which is known as the critical root zone. No construction activity whatsoever may occur within these areas. Moreover, no construction shall begin until this fencing has been installed anti approved by the City. Steps have been taken to prevent the spread of oak wilt (diseased trees removed and plow lines have been installed). However, a plan should still be submitted outlining future actions that will be taken to protect the remaining oak trees from oak wilt. Any clearing involving oak trees cannot occur between April 15 and July 15 to protect against oak wilt. Finally, along the eastern edge of this site is a remnant wooded area consisting largely of oak, aspen and pine. This wooded area provides both a corridor and habitat for wildlife while also acting as a natural buffer for the connected wetland complex. The lots should be shifted away from the eastern boundary and a conservation easement should be considered ~br this wooded area to preserve it in an undisturbed, unfragmented state. Site Contamination: The subject property for 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). Development of this site is contingent. upon thc successfi~l 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. Sewer and Water Trunk Fee: The Developer and the City will need to enter into an agreement addressing the financing of the sewer and water extension to this development.