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Nov-17-97 01 :33P Westwood Buf^f^al I V «#«» •612 682 2639 Cijl-Dft-Sac: The City should consider requiring a landscaped island within the proposed cui*de< sac. The cul-de-sac would easily accommodate a 35 to 40 feet diameter island. An island could be constructed with a 3-feet high sodded crown section and landscaped with three deciduous canopy trees. Such an island would reduce the actual and visually apparent amount of paving, and as the plants mature it would serve as an open space focus at the end of the curve. Snow removal would not be significantly impaired by the island. Gradlnp and Walls: The developer has refined the plan to reduce the grading and has shown two retaining walls at the eastern project entrarwe at Livingston Avenue. These walls appear to be approximately 6 feet in height. The developer should continue his efforts to minimize the grading impacts on the site. Low, curved retaining walls should be used where needed to lessen grading impacts and to preserve natural features. Retaining walla must be constructed of a permanent material that will blend with the natural setting. Timber walls are not acceptable. Battered walls constructed of boulders or stone walls would be preferred. Wfllkfi and Trnilar The developer has refined the layout of the internal walks to reduce impacting the woods. If the project advances, the developer should continue to refine the walk layout to bland with the natural features of the site and to avoid damaging quality woods. In addition, the developer should provide two to three paved trail connections between the block 2 and 3, and block 2 and 4 walks. These walks/trails would allow access between neighbors living on opposite sides of the central woods. These trails should follow existing trail alignments to avoid impacting the woods. The developer should also look at providing a trail connection to County Road 15. If it is not feasible to connect along the western side of the site, a trail linkage along the eastern side should be evaluated. Lightii This project involves placing the front entry on the side that is typically the rear of the unit. It also relies heavily on the interior walk system serving that side of the building. This walk system and the interior soace could become a very park like woodland setting. However, a sensitively designed walk light end street light system needs to be incorporated into the project for safety, security, and aesthetic -J. P.0.4