Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/02/2006

Home

Kelly Acres Pretiminwy Plat Review February 28, 2006 2of4 Density Transitioning: The proposed plat will not require density transitioning efforts since the new lots being created are not adjacent to larger lots outside the plat. Existing Structures: Please submit a revised site plan indicating the locution of all existing structures on the site. Landscaping Plan: The following comments are offered regarding the landscaping plan, dated February 2, 2006; City Code requires that every, single family lot receive two (2) overstory trees, consisd~ng of a mixture of coniferous and deciduous species (not less than 25% of either type). Your submittal is deficient a landscaping plan. Please submit a landscaping plan that outlines the location and species of trees preserved, if you wish to gain credit towards the landscaping requirement. Also, a landscaping plan should consist of the location of type of proposed trees on the Kelly Acres site. Tree Preservation Plan: k appears that you plan to preserve approximately 50% of the existing trees located on the Kelly Acres site. Additional tree plantings will be required in the ~ront yards of these lots. Please submit a revised site plan indicating the location of any trees to be saved if you wish to gain landscaping credit for the trees that will be preserved in the backyards of the proposed lots. Wetlands: It appears that there is a small wetland located on the Kelly Acres site. This should be verified by a wetland delineator and delineated on the site plan. However, it does not appear that there are any significant wetlands located in the development area. Ali stormwater calculations must be submitted to the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) for review and approval. A permit must be obtained from the LP,_R. WMO. A NPDES permit is also required with a courtesy copy of the permit sent to the City of Ramsey. Drainage and Grading: All lots with grade less than 2% drainage will require a certificate of Fading prior to occupancy. A building summary is required showing lot, block, lowest opening, garage opening, 100 year tlood elevation pond wetland, centeriine elevation, front yard slope (%), rear yard slope (%) and a list of the lots require ~ading certificates. The city does not allow infiltration basins. Please revise the grading plan showing elevations at lot corners and proposed spot elevations. Further city comments will follow revisions to the preliminary grading, drainage, and utility plans. Streets and Access: The preliminary plat proposes gain access from Wolverine Street, north of the proposed Rum River Prairie plat. All proposed streets appear meet City Code requirements for width, and all streets must be constructed to urban street standards, with curb and gutter.