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Brook-field 2~a Addition - Final Plat April 21, 2006 $of6 should also be provided. A combination of shrubs and both evergreen and deciduous trees should be utilized. · Both shrub species, Small Cranberry (Vacciniurn oxycoccus) and Common Juniper (,luniperus communis), must be replaced with species that have larger growth characteristics. The new species must be well suited for this site (small cranberry is more appropriate for bogs/marsh areas). · Planting schedule should include the Latin nomenclature as well as the common name of the plant material. A revised landscaping plan is required that addresses these concerns. Tree Preservation Plan: The tree preservation plan is generally acceptable. Tree save fencing must be installed prior to the commencement of any construction activity. Tree save fencing shall be installed at the dripline of individual trees and/or groups of trees. 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 clearing involving oak trees cannot occur between April 15 and July 15 to help protect against oak wilt. Density Transition: The preliminary plat for tiffs development was approved by City Council contingent upon compliance with the Staffreview letter dated September 9, 2005. That letter noted the need for additional plantings for screening/buffering purposes on certain lots. The landscaping plan, dated April 6, 2006, did not incorporate any extra plantings for Lots 1 and 8, Block 4 or Lots 1, 4, and 5, Block 5. It is Staff's opinion that additional landscaping is still necessary to satisfy the density transitioning requirements. Plantings should be a combination of decidu~s and coniferous overstory trees as well as ornamental trees. A revised plan must be submitted. Wetlands: A substantial portion of the property is wetland, which has been delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the f'mal plat. Staff feels that the trail along Trott Brook sufficienily delineates the wetland within this phase, and will not be recommending monumentafion in this area. Trott Brook Corridor: The acquisition of a conservation and trail easement along the Trott Brook Corridor was completed on April 6, 2006. The acquisition was funded through the LCMR Grant. Streets and Access: The proposal for the this phase of the development includes the construction of 170th Trail (within the Second Addition and westward to the First Addition); 170tl~ Avenue; 169th Avenue; Garnet and Feldspar Streets. The Second Addition also includes the construction of mm and bypass lanes on Nowthen Boulevard. A temporary cul-de-sac is proposed at the southern terminus of Feldspar Street and a four-legged roundabout is proposed for the intersection of 170th Avenue and Garnet Street. The lots located around the roundabout will be restricted to driveway locations as shown in the Final plat submittal. Access along Nowthen Boulevard is being dedicated to Anoka County except for at the intersection with 170th Avenue. -267-