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Tiger Meadows <br />Preliminm'y Plat Review <br />May 30, 2003 <br />3 of 5 <br /> <br />investigated in the south central portion of the parcel. The report was inconclusive as to whether <br />this basin would be classified as a wetland with a recommendation of a return visit during the <br />growing season. This question must be resolved and the wetland delineation must be verified by <br />the Anoka Soil and Water Conservation District. <br /> <br />Lots 1 and 2 Block 3: Lot 1 Block 3 contains an existing residence, which fi'onts on County <br />Road 83 (Armstrong Blvd.). The continued existence of this house and drivewa5;' onto County <br />Road 83 is not objectionable. However, staff recon:u:nends that the area encompassed by Lots 1 <br />and 2 of Block 3 be divided into two lots with a nortb'south boundary as opposed to the east/west <br />boundary line proposed. If at some time in the future the existing structure should be raised or be <br />damaged beyond 50 % of its value, the replacement home would be required to take its access <br />from l?0tl~ Avenue, thereby eliminating an access onto the County Road. <br /> <br />Landscape Plan: The Tiger Meadows development consists of eleven (11) lots. Per City Code, <br />each Iot should receive, at a minimma~, both a coniferous and deciduous tree. This results in a <br />minimum of twenty-two (22) trees being planted. The landscaping plan dated May 2, 2003 <br />indicates that each lot will have both a coniferous and deciduous tree. The total nurnber of trees <br />being planted is twenty-two (22). <br /> <br />The landscaping plan shows that the coniferous trees shall be six (6) feet in height, while the <br />deciduous trees shall be 2.5 inches in diameter, as measured tl~ree feet above ground. 'While both <br />meet the size requirements of City Code, there is no indication of what species are to be planted. <br />The City needs to receive and approve a more detailed landscaping plan that specifies the species <br />being planted (the Ramsey Tree J~ook should be used to determine species that are acceptable <br />and preferred). A mix of species should be planted in the development to help prevent <br />pest/pathogen infestations that can seriously harm monoculture plantings. <br /> <br />Tree Preservation Plan: There is very little information on the landscaping pl~ regarding tree <br />preservation. The plan does indicate that all existing trees (there are roughly fifteen) m'e outside <br />of the grading tin'fits, and thus should not be affected by the development. The City needi to <br />receive a more detailed plan that includes, at zf minimum, species and size of each tree being <br />preserved. <br /> <br />Re-subdivision Plan: City Code requires a re-subdivision plan to be submitted with the <br />preliminary plat. Staff received a resubdivision plato during sketch plata review, however the <br />resubdivision plan should be resubmitted with the preliminary plat (full size and H x 17 copy)~ It <br />should also be noted that the location of the proposed house pads on the preliminary plat do not <br />allow for the most effective means for resubdivision in the event City services are extended to <br />the subject area. Staff recommends revie .w.!ng the resubdivision plata and providing new locations <br />for house pads wImre possible to allow for the most effective and efficient means to resubdivide <br />to re'ban standards. <br /> <br />Existing Homestead and Accessory Structures: An existing homestead and two accessory <br />utructm'~zs cut'rcntly exist on Lot I & 2 or'Block 3. [t shouid be noted that the existing homestead <br />will need to comply with the R* 1 setbacks. It appears that the existing homestead slightly extends <br /> <br /> <br />