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Brool~eld Ist Addition - Final Plat March 9, 2006 2 of 6 has been provided for the future replarting of Lot 8 that meets City requirements. The plan for the first 49 lots complies with the approved preliminary plat. Density: The R-I Residential regulations for the MUSA area allow a net density of 3 units per acre. The approved preliminary plat reflected a net density of 1.9 units per acre. The f'mal plat for the first phase complies with the approved preliminary plat. Other Lot Requirements: Trott Brook is a designated tributary of the Rum River, and is subject to Scenic River and Shoreland Management requirements. Lots 1-5, Block 2, are subject to a 75-~bot lot width at the OHW of Trott Brook, a 100-foot setback from the OHW, controlled vegetative cutting within this 100-foot setback, and a 25% impervious surface limitation for lots fronting the brook. The approved preliminary piCt complies with all of these standards except the 75-foot lot width requirement as measured at the-brook. Staff has had discussions with DNR Staff, who_explained that the intent of the Shoreland lbt- width requirement is to ensure that sufficient lot area is provided. Because of the large i(~'sizes 6n the Trott Brook, DNR Staff feels the intent of the requirement is being met. The final plat of this first phase complies with the approved preliminary plat. Existing Buildings: The final construction plans appropriately identify existing structures on the Subject Property. The home on what wilI be Lot 3, Block 3 is proposed to be saved and the driveway will be re-orientated to access 166t~ Avenue N.W. The Development A~eement will require that the exterior materials on the home to be saved are, if necessary, updated to be compatible with the new home development that will occur. It is also noted that an e,,dsting accessory building in the right-of-way for Limonite Street N.W. is proposed to be removed. It is noted that the structure on Lot 33, Block 2 should also be designated for removal. Landscaping: A combination of existing trees and proposed plantings satisfies the landscaping requirements for all lots wittfin this addition except for Lots 17-18 Block 2. Lot 17 must receive two new trees and Lot 18 needs to receive one additional tree (the plan shows no trees installed on Lot 17 and only one on Lot 18). Tree Preservation Plan: The tree preservation plan is acceptable. However, due to the presence of oak trees on and adjacent to the development area, a plan must be submitted outlining the actions that will be taken to protect those trees from oak wilt. Any cleating involving oak trees cannot occur between April 15 and July 15 to help protect against oak wilt. Density Transition: The preliminary plat for this development was approved by City Council contingent upon compliance with the Staff'review letter dated September 9, 2005. That totter noted the need for additional plantings tbr screening/buffering purposes on certain lots. The landscaping plan, dated February 2, 2006, did not incorporate any extra plantings for Lots 1-2 Block 4 or Lots 1-3 Block 3. It is Staffs opinion that additional landscaping is still necessary to satisfy the density transitioning requirements. Plantings should be a combination of deciduous and coniferous overstory trees as well as ornamental trees. A revised landscaping plan is needed that addresses th~ density transitioning requirements. -156-