Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/09/2006

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Wild Oaks of Ramxey Preliminary Plat Review darruary 27, 2006 2of5 Therefore, to rema/n consistent with the existing natural landscape, a mLx of bur oaks and disease resistant American elms, [n lieu of any ever~een plantings, would be acceptable. Please submit a revised planting schedule. Density Transitioning: Density transitioning is requi~d when urban lots are proposed adjacent to rural lots. [t does not appear that density transitioning is required for the proposed subdivision. Tree Preservation Plan: Please verify what is intended with the large cluster of trees at the east end of L8 B 1. There does not appear to be a need for these to be removed. The tree inventory does not specify plans for many of the trees. A majority of the trees on th/s site are located within or on the fringe of the wetland and thus will not be impacted. S taft is requesting that all attempts be made to preserve additional e,'dsting trees if feasible. Please submit a revi~ed tree preservation plan indicating those trees to that are to be saved, and those to be removed. Wetlands: A [argo pordon of the properz7 is Wetland, wkich will need to be encumbered with drainage and utility easements. The City has also adopted a wetland buffer ordinance. This wedand is classified as "Manage 1" and requires a buffer of a minimum of 20 feet, and an average of 25 feet. The required wetland buffer must be shown as part of the landscaping plan. Refer to seed mixture tabulations found in Chapter 3 of N[NDOT's Guidelines for Restoring & Managing Native Wetland Vegetation regarding standards for establishing the buffer areas. There is an additional 15 foot bulldin=o setback from the wedand buffer boundau. Also, ail wetland buffem must be marked with appropriate monumentation and cannot be graded or mowed. This setback from buffer boundaries will be verified when building permits are reviewed. Additionally, the preiiminar7 plat is showing wetland filling in several areas of the plat. Any wetland impacts will need to be reviewed and approved by the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LR.RWMO). [t is suggested that materials be submit-ted to the LRRWMO as soon as possible, as [t may take time to gain approvals. Drainage and Grading: The following bullet points need to be addressed on revisions of the =m'ading and drainage plan~: · Show city details. · Show street centeriine grades. · City policy requires a minimum of 18" from the street to the building. · Ail tots must have a minimum of a I% drainage. · The storm water calculations must be submitted to the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) for review and approval. · A NPDES permit is also required with a courtesy copy of the City of Ramsey. · Retaining wails are shown within the city r/ght-of-way. · Plans need to si~ed by an Engineer and submitted to the Ci~ of Ramsey for approval. 33