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The Meadow: Preliminary Plat Review November 17, 2005 4 of 5 Tree Preservation: The tree preservation plan, dated September 30, 2005, is acceptable. A majority of the existing tree cover is proposed to be removed to facilitate this development: The removals mostly consist of red cedars, red pines, and Siberian elms, none of which are. distinctly unique or merit special status ( the Siberian elm is also considered an invasive species). However, as mentioned in the landscaping section, due to the large number of removals, there should be new plantings that go above and beyond the minimum requirements. The City will be attempting to move some of the trees that are located on the City Hall campus. Some of the potential candidates are located in the green space between the two driveways at the west end of the property (off of Nowthen Blvd), which are noted on the, tree preservation plan as being removed. Coordination with the City will be necessary to ensure that any trees potentially slated to be moved are not damaged or inadvertently removed. Trail Fee: Trail Fees must be paid for new lots created prior to release of the final plat for recording. The current rate is $550 per unit; the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval. will be collected. The Park Commission recommended a cash payment to satisfy trail fees. Trail Development: The developer will also be responsible for constructing a trail along the east side of Nowthen Boulevard to 15Q`h Lane. The portions of the trail outside the plat boundaries will be credit eligible. 0 Sidewalks: Per recommendations made during the preliminary plat public hearing on November 3, 2005, a sidewalk is shown along both sides of Helium Street. Another recommendation resulting from the public hearing was that there be sidewalks installed on both sides of Street 2; that recommendation must be incorporated into the preliminary plat. The Planning Commission also recommended that the City Council assign responsibility and funding for the installation of a sidewalk on 152"d Lane between this new plat and Brandseth to the east. A sidewalk along Germanium would also be desirable. The reasons for suggesting retrofitting Brandseth with sidewalks is that 152"d Lane is opening up between the two neighborhoods and the likelihood that there will be two schools within 1 mile of the homes at some point in the future. Sewer and Water Trunk Fee: Sewer and Water Trunk Fees must be paid for the new lots prior to the release of the final plat for recording. The current rate is $2,962 per unit; the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval will be collected. Stormwater Management Fee: A stormwater management fee must be paid for all new lots being created. The current rate is $384 per unit; the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval must be paid prior to the City's release of the final plat for recording. • —262—