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Preliminary Plat: GAD's Prairie May 24, 2006 Revis~d June 23, 2006 Page 4 of6 of proposed canopy cover, excluding trees required for density transitioning purposes and those that would be installed during the second phase. However, no more than 25% of the required square footage (4,665) can be satisfied through the use of ornamental trees and shrubs, which. reduces the total proposed square footage to 15,262. Additional overstory trees must be included in the landscaping plan. . Most of the trees adjacent to the units that would be a part of phase two are located in the proposed retention pond. They need to be relocated to appropriate planting sites. Outlot C is one possibility. If they are to be located around the perimeter of the pond, the plantings should consist of species suitable for both dry and wet sites. . A greater mix of species is needed along the western boundary (the transitioning plantings). ,There should be an even distribution of evergreen and deciduous trees, as . well as ornamental trees (City Code requires two each of evergreens, overstory trees, and ornamental trees per 100 feet of common boundary). Please submit a revised landscaping plan that addresses these concerns. Tree Preservation Plan: A revised tree inventory and preservation plan, dated June 12,2006, has been submitted and is generally acceptable. With the exception of about a dozen trees, consisting mostly of scotch and red pine, most of the trees on this site are proposed to be removed and there does not appear to be any truly significant and/or specimen trees on the property. Staff again wants to reiterate the importance of retaining as much of the vegetation as possible along the western boundary, which will serve as an immediate buffer for the adjacent single family homes. 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: I) The front fayade 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 fayade b. Dormers c. Articulated roof line d. Balconies, porches, or decks e. Window Treatments -171-