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Final Plat Review: Sunflower Ridge Second Addition September 9, 2005 Page 3 ot:'6 6. Drainage and Utilitw Easements: There are wetlands within the boundaries of the plat that have been appropriately delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements in the first phase of Sunflower Ridge. The storm sewer, sanitary sewer and municipal water alignments were also encumbered with easements as part of the final plat t'br the first phase. ' 7. Utilities and Water'Usage: The trunk sewer and water and a lift station have been. previously installed to service the entirety of Sunflower Ridge. The folloWing modifications to the Preliminary Utility Plan are required: Abandon existing s~rvices at main. Check fire suppression code to insure services are adequately sized. Tree Prese~wation: Subsequent to preliminary plat review and approval, a revised tree prcserwttion plan was submitted. The revised plan proposed to shift units 1-5 and 45-50 to the south in order to preserve more trees along the north property line. The tree save fencing should be installed prior to any construction activity on the site and should be placed at least at the dripline of individual trees or groups of trees. l,andscaping:. The landscaping plan is generally acceptable with one exception. There should be at least some foundation plantings incorporated lnto the plan around the units/buildings, including shrubbery. l 0. Ground Cover/Irrigation: The development is required to establish sod in all areas not improved with structures or pavement. An irrigation system will need to be provided throughout the development where sod and landscaped areas will be established. Any irrigation systems will need to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 1 ].. Density Transitioning/Screening: Density transitioning will be required along the n;)rthern and western property boundaries. If landscaping is used to satisfy the density transitioning requirement, Attainment Level 1 would be necessary. This would require a twenty-five (25) foot wide buffer with two (2) of each 'of the following: deciduous overstory' trees, evergreens, and ornamentals. A Combination of new plantings and existing vegetation appear to satisfy this requirement. 12. Sidewalks: The preliminary plat appropriatelY continues the sidewalk along the east side or' iodine Street. The final plans have been modified to include a sidewalk bn the north side of [54th Avenue N.W. l 3. 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.