Agenda - Council Work Session - 06/17/2003

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Site Plan Review: May 30, 2003 Page 3 of 4 Alpine Acres 2nd Addition Maximum Driveway, Width: The max/mum driveway width pen:nitted for each matt is 20-feet. The site plan appears to meet this requirement, however the site plan should be revised to include this information. Architectural Standards: Building elevations have been provided for the structures. However, the information provided does not identify what the exterior materials will consist of for the three unit structures. The building elevation plans need to be revised accordingly. Landscaping: According to the plan dated April 30, 2003, there will be two 3-unit buildings resulting in a total of six (6) units. For each unit, there should be a minimum of two overstory trees, four ornmxaental trees, and twelve shrubs (resulting in a minimum of 12 overstory trees, 24 ornmuental trees, and 72 slm_~bs)'. The plans indicate that seventy-tkree (73) shrubs will be installed, which exceeds (by one) the minimum shrub requirements. However, it appears that only eleven (11) overstory trees and twelve (12) ornamental trees are being planted. To meet the minimum requirements, at least one additional overstory tree and twelve (12) additional, ornamental trees need to be installed. The City needs to receive and approve a revised lm~dscaping plan that shows these plmatings as well as the species and size. All the species included in the species palette are acceptable as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. Furthermore, all sizes indicated on the plan meet the minimum reqnirements. One concern regarding the species pale. rte is the number of Norway Maples and Radiant Crabapples being planted. The City would prefer to see a greater amount of species diversity to protect against possible pest/pathogen infestations.' Again, a revised landscaping plan showing a greater mix of species should be submitted and approved prior to final plat approval. Screening:. The R-2 district stipulates that a thirty (30) foot wide bufferyard be included anywhere that a proposed higher density _zoning district abuts a lower density zonh~g district. Within the bufferyard, an additional 10% percent of landscaping is required based on rite minimum landscape plantings. It should be noted that the R-2 district ~creening and density transitioning requirernents, addressed as part of the preliminm'y plat,- conflict with one another. City Staff mad the Environmental Policy Task Force (EPTF) m'e currently reviewing the screening requirements established in City Code to provide for a more effective mad efficient means of requiring additional plantings within the buffer con'idor. Therefore staff is using the density transitioning requirements to satisfy screening due to density transitioning requiring more plantings in this case. Ground Cover/Irri~ation: The development is required to establish sod in all areas not improved with structures or pavement. An in'iga~ion system will need to be provided tkroughout