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13rookfield Addition Preliminary Plat Review July 29, 2005 Revised; September 9, 2005 thc rural sized lots to the north and south. transitioning: · Lots 1 & 8 Block 4 · Lots 1,6-9, & 1_2, Block 5 Yet, the following areas must still provide for density · Outlots adjacent to Lots 1 & 23 Block 6 · Lots 1 & 3 Block 9 · [.ots 1-1 I Block 12 · I.ots 1~3 Block 13 I1: landscaping is used to satisfy the density transitioning requirements, there are two options. First, a strip of land in common ownership that is at least a thirty-five (35) feet wide and contains a berm could be used along with a planting schedule of four (4) each of overstory trees, understory trees, and evergreen trees per 100 feet of property boundary adjacent to the impacted use. The second option Would be a strip of land in common ownership that is at least forty-five (45) l'ect wide along with a planting schedule of at least eight (8) each of overstory trees, understory trees, and evergreen trees per 100 feet of property boundary adjacent to the impacted USC. The current plan indicates that a combination of existing trees, berming with shrub plantings, and new trees are being used for density transitioning. However, a greater number of deciduous and conifcr,)us overstory trees, as well as ornamental trees, need to be incorporated into the plan, concentrated in the aforer, nentioned areas, to provide varying layers of buffering. The focus :,ht)uld be placed more so on the number of plantings installed rather than the width of the buffer :~trip. A revised landscaping plan is needed that addresses the density transitioning requirements. Wetlands: A substantial portion of the property is wetland, which has been delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the preliminary plat. The City is in the process of considering a wetland buffer ordinance. While this ordinance is not yet in effect, Staff is requesting that you consider implementing a wetland buffer along the wetlands in the southern portion of the plat. Staff is of the opinion that the combination of conservation easement and trail in the northern portion of the plat will sufficiently buffer Trott Brook. Envirm~mental Review: Because more than 80 acres of agricultural, native prairie, forest, or naturally vegetated land is being converted to residential use, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is required for this development. The EAW was reviewed by the City Council on August 9, 2005. The Council determined that an EIS is not necessary for Brookfield Addition. Streets and Access: The proposal includes several public roads that provide access to the plat: · CSAH 5 (Nowthen Blvd) from PROF J and PROF H · 168"' Avenue Ii'om PROF E