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Preliminary Plat: Skyline Pointe June 30, 2006 Revised August 4, 2006 and September 22, 2006 Page 5 of 8 As noted in the comments, when determining the final locale of the trail, the location of existing trees, shall be taken into consideration and shall not conflict with the preservation plan. Wetlands: The site does include wetlands that are categorized as Manage 1, which require a wetland buffer that averages a width of twenty -five (25) feet (minimum width of 20 feet and maximum of 30 feet). Retention of acceptable natural vegetation is preferred within the buffer areas. Acceptable natural vegetation may include a continuous, dense layer of perennial grasses, an overstory of trees and shrubs with at least eighty percent (80 %) canopy closer, or some combination thereof, and have been undisturbed for at least ten (10) consecutive years. Areas without acceptable natural vegetation must be replanted in accordance with the seed mixture tabulations found in Chapter 3 of MNDOT's Guidelines for Restoring & Managing Native 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 —329—