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Preliminary Plat: Skyline Pointe June 30, 2006 Revised August 4, 2006 Page 5 of 8 Wetland Vegetation regarding standards for establishing a buffer. Establishment and Initial maintenance of these areas shall be the responsibility of the developer for the first two (2) years. During that timeframe, any vegetation that does not survive must be replanted by the developer. The buffer area is required to be marked with appropriate monumentation (signs are available from the City) and cannot be graded or mowed. Monumentation shall be installed with a maximum spacing of 200 feet. At the time of final plat recording, the developer must record a notice of the wetland buffer requirement and prohibited activities against the title of each impacted lot with the office of the Anoka County Recorder. A complete list of prohibited activities is available from the Community Development department. Ground Cover/Irrigation: City Code requires all areas otherwise not improved to be established with sod: Staff is assuming that the development will comply with this requirement. An irrigation system will need to be provided throughout the development where sodded and landscaped areas are established. The proposed irrigation system will need to be reviewed by the City Engineer. The irrigation system will need a dedicated service(s) that must be shown on the utility plan. Please submit details regarding the utilities for such a system. Architectural Standards: The R -2: Medium Density Residential district requires the following architectural requirements: 1) The front facade of structures shall consist of a minimum of 35% brick, stone, or stucco. 2) A minimum of three colors shall be used for each structure. Also, an effort should be made to vary colors among structures. A color palette is required as part of the site plan approval and building permit approval process. 3) All structures shall include at least 2 of the following items: a. Articulated/cantilevered facade b. Dormers c. Articulated roof line d. Balconies, porches, or decks e. Window Treatments According to the submitted elevations, it appears the proposed units will meet the 35% brick requirement. The units facing County Road 5 must incorporate these architectural elements on the side of the structure that faces the road. This will be verified before the issuance of a building permit. It is strongly encouraged to vary the colors among buildings, as this contributes to high quality design and a range in styles. Interim Policy for Analyzing Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Last year, the Council adopted an interim policy for critiquing the merit of requests for comprehensive plan, amendments. The following factors shall be considered when analyzing the applicability =of the request for land use change on the northern three parcels. Although some of these factors relate to sewer and water extensions, which are not applicable in this case, the following considerations must be taken when reviewing the merits of a land use change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. • —289