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Br00Held 3 rd Addition — Final Plat Mary 3, 2007 2 of 3 • Density: The R -1 Residential regulations for the MUSA area allow a net density of 3 units per acre. The approved prel iminary plat reflected a net density of 1.9 units per acre. The final plat for the 3rd Addition substantially complies with the approved pre liminary plat. Other Lot Requirements: Trott Brook is a designated tributary of the Rum River, and is subject to Scenic River and Shoreland Management requirements. n foot Lots etback from the OHW, subject to a 75 -foot lot width at the OHW of Trott Brook, controlled vegetative cutting within this 100 -foot setback, and a 25 mpervious surface % i limitation for lots fronting the brook. The approved preliminary plat complies with all of these standards except the 75 -foot lot. -Mdth requirement as measured at the brook. Staff has had discussions with DNR Staff, who explained that d. Because of the large sizes on the requirement is to ensure that sufficient lot area is prove Trott Brook, DNR Staff feels the intent of the requirement is being met. mitted landscaping plan meets City Code requirements for this portion of Landscaping: The sub the Brookfield plat. Tree save fencing must be installed prior to any earth work. The protection area shall include, at a minimum, the entire dnpline of individual trees or groups of trees to be saved. Fencing must be maintained throughout the construction process. The high risk period for Oak Wilt began on.April 20 , so any clearing of oaks will not be possible until at least mid -July. Density 'Transition: No density transition landscaping is required as part of the 3rd Addition. • Wetlands: The only wetlands within the 3 rd Addition are along Trott Brook. Staff feels that the trail along Trott Brook sufficiently delineates the wetland within this phase, and will not be recommending monumentation in this area. Trott Brook Corridor: The acquisition of a conservation and trail easement along the Trott Brook Corridor Was completed on April 6, 2006. The acquisition was funded through the LCMR Grant. Streets and Access: This plat creates two comer lots which have a second frontage onto a future street which is not being platted at this time. The developer will be required to place the curb and gutter and any required sidew=alk along the non - platted frontage of Lot 2 Block 7 so that its property owners can complete the landscaping w=ithin their lot boundaries and not be disturbed by future street construction. Staff recommends that Lot 6 of Block 4 be platted SN - ith a future phase, since there w =ould be significant dr ainag e and grading issues with the plans submitted if this lot ,vere to be platted with the P Addition. Grading and Drainage Plans: The drainage and grading plan conforms substantially with that approved in the preliminary plat. Utilities: All sewer and water utilities have been installed during previous phases of this subdivision. Storm sew =er will be installed along with the street improvements. • —95—