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-196- The PUD Rezoning case describes the City Code deviations in greater detail. Obviously,. if some of i the Code deviations are not allowed, the preliminary' plat will need to be revised accordingly. A traffic impact analysis was prepared for this subdivision by Benshoof & Associates. The subdivision will generate 1,168 vehicle trips in a 24-hour period (584 entering and 584 exiting). The majority of these trips will be handled by Sunwood Drive going eastbound and westbound. The two connections to local streets (Tungsten Way and 146th Ave.) will see little traffic impact. ' The preliminary plat shows the connection of Tungsten Way from the Chestnut Hill subdivision. At their February 6, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended that the 146th Ave. connecti'on shown on the plat be closed. Staff has reviewed this recommendation and feels strongl.y that this connection should remain. The submitted grading and drainage plan will need to be corrected as noted in the City Staff Review Letter. In regards to density transition requirements, the Developer is showing the use of. landscape buffering to fulfill density transition requirements. As mentioned in the Staff Review Letter, the applicant will need to add some additional plantings to meet the required planting schedule. A tree preservation plan has been included as part of the preliminary plat submittal. Tree preservation areas are indicated on the plan and identify approximately 2.5 acres of trees being preserved, or about 30% of the existing tree cover. Above and beyond the trees that are slated for preservation, there is tremendous potential to preserve a number of young red and white oaks by relocating them with a tree spade.' Staff recommends on site inspections with the applicant to identify possible candidates for relocation. Tom Hovey of the DNR has reviewed the development plan and has indicated that the plan is generally acceptable. The DNR has indicated that the density of units contained within the Shoreland Overlay District is a little more than they would typically like to see, but givea the amount of open space preserved as part of the development and tt~e fact that there will be less stormwater runoff into Sunfish Lake than currently occurs, the DNR finds the plan acceptable. Since a portion of the development property 'is .within the Shoreland Overlay District, City Ordinances require additional environmental review be undertaken. The majority of the review criteria regards grading and filling within the Shoretand area. These issues are reviewed as part of the Lower Rum River Water Management permit process. The other main component of the required environmental review deals with the protection of trees. The City will, as in previous developments, require best management practices be used during grading around trees. Also, the submitted tree preservation plan complies with the required review regarding tree removal.. In regards to trails, the Planning Commission recommended that the trail on the eastern portion of the development be removed as previously discussed at the January 21, 2003 City Council work session. The Planning Commission also recommended that the southern trail be removed from the plat. The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the plat on February 13, 2003. The Commission felt strongly that the trail on the south edge of the plat be constructed as originally proposed, and in addition, that it be extended southwesterly (in the sedimentation pond area) to connect to 145tt~ Lane adjacent to Sunwood Drive. The Commission acknowledged that several residents spoke against the trail located on the southern edge, but noted that the trail will I .I i ! I I I I