Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/14/2006

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Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review: Ebony Woods August 31, 2006 Page 50f6 o Found~tion plantings, including shrubs, perennials, and possibly ornamental grasses, around ~ach of the units are strongly encouraged. o Planting depth shall be such that the trunk flare is at or just above grade level. Trees planted too deeply will be rejected. o At installation, only pnme branches that are broken or deformed. o Any pruning cuts that are necessary shall be made just outside the branch collar, NOT flush with bark. o Deciduous trees shall have a caliper 'of at least 1 inch and coniferous trees shall be at least five (5) feet in height at installation. o A 2-4 inch layer of organic mulch, covering at least the area of the planting hole, shall be ,applied (do NQT pile mulch up around trunks). o All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plan must be sodded. All landscaped areas must be irrigated, with, the exception of the tree preservation area. 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. . 16. Density TransitioninlZ: Density transitioning is required along the eastern boundary of the site. " Existing vegetation within the tree preservation area appears to satisfy the transitioning requirement. Density transitioning would also be required along the southern boundary of the site, but, the lot to the south, Lot 1 Block 1 Clemens 2nd Add, which received final plat approval in November of 2005, is currently vacant. Plus, there are two rows of trees, consisting of red pine and green ash, along this boundary (on the adjacent lot), as well as a couple of silver maples, ,that would provide some buffering between the proposed twin homes and a single family home, if one is constructed. There would also be limited growing space between the proposed building location and the existing trees to the south for additional plantings. It should be noted that any existing trees on this site used to satisfy density transitioning standards shall not be removed by subsequent property owners. However, this is not meant to restrict the removal of hazardous, diseased, and/or insect infested trees. 17. Tree Preservation Plan: The tree preservation plan, dated May 11, 2006, is acceptable. Tree save fencing must be installed prior to any construction activity and must remain in place and in tact throughout the development of the site. There shall be no activity within the tree save areas, nor shall equipment/vehicles be parked, stored, or cl~aned out in this area. 18. Other Permits: The developer is responsible for obtaining any pennit~required frorri' other regulatory agencies. A pennit is required from the Lower Rum', River Water Management Organization. 13