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19. Sidewalk Construction. The DEVELOPER shall construct and pave, in accordance with . CI:TY standards, a five (5) foot wide concrete sidewalk.with pedestrian ramps in locations prescribed by the CITY, not to exceed 5%. Sidewalk construction will occur along l63rd Avenue N.W. Rhinestone Street N.W. and Uranimite Street N.W. The costs associated with sidewalk construction are not eligible as a credit towards the Trail Development Fees and/or Park Dedication requirements due on the Plat. 20. Tree, Shrub and Sod Planting Plan. The addition of trees, shrubs and sod to the Plat shall be in accordance with the approved Landscape Plan and Tree Inventory prepared by Passe Engineering, dated January 25, 2006, revision dated June 21, 2006, and revision dated The trees to be protected during construction must be identified on the grading plan along with the required 'tree save fences', which must be installed prior to land clearing or grading. In general, two (2) trees per lot are required. However, lots that are custom-graded may receive credit for significant trees that are preserved, based on size, species, location, and condition. The following lots may be eligible for a reduction in required landscaping: . Lots 1-5 Block 5 . Lots 1-7 Block 6 A reduction in landscaping may be granted if, at the time of building permit application, a detailed tree inventory is submitted for Staff review that preserves significant trees on an . individual lot. All required landscaping must be in place prior to the release of a Certificate of Occupancy for all lots in the plat, or a surety for same must be deposited with the Building Department. In addition, the requirement for this Plan shall be fulfilled by the DEVELOPER as follows: a) Minimizing the impact of construction on trees in accordance with Minnesota Extension Service publication "Protecting Trees From Construction Damage" (Publication #NR-FO-6135-S). -264- b) F or trees intended to. be planted between the sidewalk and the street, the specific locations must be staked in advance of planting and approved by the CITY. In the event the weather is not conducive to tree. or planting sod in the boulevard at the time of Certificate of Occupancy, the Building Permit holder shall place a cash deposit in the amount of $300.00 for trees and $300.00 for sod in an escrow account with the CITY and upon verification of the planting being accomplished, said cash deposit shall be refunded to the Building Permit holder. . Failure of the Builder to comply with . the planting . requirement within a reasonable time frame following a. determination. by the CITY. that weather conditions are conducive to ~~lanting~:hall - give the CITY authority to cause the planting, the cost of which shall-be charged to the escrow account and the Builder shall not be eligible for a refund of the cash deposit rp.ade for Jhis purpose. - .. Sweetbay Ridge Development Agreement Page 8 of 13 .