Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/07/2013

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transitioning is not required. Tree Preservation: A detailed tree inventory shall be provided for all significant trees (defined below) within the limits of construction. At least forty percent (40%) of the inches of existing significant tree DBH must be preserved on the overall site. The tree preservation plan shall include the following: • All oak trees and evergreen trees that are four (4) inches or greater in Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) and all other deciduous trees that are eight (8) inches in greater DBH shall be identified on the tree inventory (cumulatively referred to as significant trees). • Inventory shall include species, DBH, tree condition, whether the tree will be preserved or remove, a tally of total significant tree DBH on site and how many DBH inches will be removed. • Inventory shall also identify location of tree save fencing, which shall be installed at least at the drip line of individual trees or groups of trees and shall be in place prior to any grading or removal work begins. Topsoil: The newly created lot will need to have four (4) inches of topsoil meeting the City's topsoil specification across all disturbed areas not otherwise improved with walkways, driveway, and home. A topsoil inspection is required prior to landscaping being installed and copies of the load tickets are required as well. This is reviewed at time of Building Permit Application and request for Certificate of Occupancy for the newly created lots. Note: any wetlands within the limits of construction will need to be delineated and marked so that the wetland boundary is evident. No topsoil or other fill is permitted within any wetland. Building Elevations: No architectural renderings of the proposed home was submitted. No enhanced architecture above the minimum City Code requirements of Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) is being proposed. The required Development Agreement shall clearly state that additional architectural requirements are not being required at this time, and that the underlying requirements for the R-1 Residential (MUSA) District are required. Streets: The Applicant is not planning on constructing additional public streets. The Applicant is proposing the construction of a new driveway with a connection to Green Valley Road. In addition, the Applicant is proposing to relocate an existing driveway to address access spacing. The request will need to be approved by the Anoka County Highway Department and will require the issuance of a Right of Way Permit from the Anoka County Highway Department. The Applicant has submitted structural information regarding the culvert for the County Ditch Crossing. Staff has not completed review of this structural information. This review will be completed prior to review by the City Council. Sidewalks and Trails. No sidewalks or trails are being proposed with the Plat. The City's current policy is to require the construction of a public trail on both sides of County Roads. There are no connecting trails along Green Valley Road. Staff will be reviewing this requirement prior to review by the City Council. Development Fee Calculations: Development Fees due on the Plat. These fees will be attached as an exhibit to this review file when reviewed by City Council. Fees include, but are not limited to, Park Dedication, Trail Development, and Stormwater Management. Development Agreement: An executed Development Agreement will be required prior to releasing the plat for recording. Grading and Drainag:. Grading and Drainage Plans are not required for Sketch Plan Review; however, the Applicant did submit said plans. These plans are currently under review. Initial comments include: • The Applicant's Engineer shall determine base flood elevations • The Applicant shall provide the City with concurrence that County Ditch # 14 may be crossed and that the crossing has been approved by Anoka County • The Applicant shall be required to draft a Maintenance Agreement related to continued maintenance of hydrology for the County Ditch Crossing. This must be drafted in recordable format. • Wetland Report will need to be reviewed as to the date of preparation in relation to length of validity