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-04- connection of 154th Lane N.W. between this plat and Sunflower Ridge to the east. However, it is possible that the segment of 154th Lane N.W. in this plat may be constructed prior to the segment of 154th Lane in Sunflower Ridge. In that event, the development agreement requires the developer to provide a temporary cul-de-sac bulb at the eastern terminus of 154th Lane N. kV. until . such time as it is connected with 154th in Sunflower Ridge. The development agreement also requires all temporary cul-de-sacs to be signed as future through streets and escrows funds for the removal of the temporary cul-de-sac bulbs, associated restoration of adjacent properties, and extending the sidewalk to the west boundary of the plat. All of the lots meet the 10,800 square foot lot size requirement and the 80 foot (90 feet on comer lots) lot width requirement. The wetlands have been appropriately delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the final plat. The Engineering Staff has reviewed the final plans. These plans are recommended for modifications subject to the points raised in the Staff Review Letter dated March 21, 2003. As reported at the time of preliminary piat approval, Park Dedication will be satisfied with a cash payment. The developer will be required to construct an 8 foot wide bituminous trail between Lots 5 and 6 of Block 3 at a maximum grade of 5%. The construction cost of this trail segment will be credit eligible against trail fees due on the plat. Sidewalks will be constructed along all non cul-de-sac streets. In addition, the Developer has agreed to construct a sidewalk along the Junkite Street N.W. cul-de-sac to provide a connection with the trail segment installed between Lots 5 and 6. The Developer is also responsible for continuing the trail parallel to Alpine Drive. Per previous discussions with the Parks and Utility Supervisor, a portion of the area north of the plat, currently platted as Outlot C, Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd Addition, was to be included in the plat as an outlot and deeded to the City of Ramsey to protect"the wetlands. That requirement has not been met and the final plat should be modified accordingly. At the time of preliminary plat approval, the City Council approved preservation of a tree stand on the west property line to fulfill density transition requirements for the larger, rural lots to the west. The preliminary tree plan dated November 5, 2002, was determined to be acceptable provided it was modified to identify the location of tree save fences. The modified tree plan has not been submitted. The final version of the tree plan should also specify the species of trees to be planted; coniferous trees must be at least 5 feet in height; deciduous trees must be at least 2.5 inches in diameter. Under current landscaping requirements, the Developer is responsible to add 90 trees to the site. The November 5, 2002 tree plan identifies the addition of 99 trees to the site; 43 deciduous and 53 coniferous. The Development Agreement will reference the approved tree plan and require a covenants restriction, in recordable form, to preserve the trees on the west property line. At the time of preliminary plat approval, neighboring property owners to the west (Weichelt and Mott) expressed concern that the new development would result in trespassing into their pasture land. Oakwood, Weichelt-and Mort have signed a letter of understanding establishing that I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I