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r 10 20 97 17:52 0612 •3')7 56<ii DSU. INC ©uO-l 005 30 to 50 mature oaks/maples and acres of young high quality mixed woods with numerous young oaks, maples* and basswood. 2. On projects with tree removal such as this. I suggest that an even higher landscape investment may be needed to begin to mitigate the impacts. Such projects gentrally require a more substantial investment In landscaping to adequately address the functional, screening and aesthetic impacts of the extensive tree removal. 3. I recommend that a landscape plan be prepared by a registered landscape architect. This plan should emphasize supplementing and restoring the natural characteristics of the existing woodlands* and providing an effective vegetative buffer along residential and public frontages. It should also include the selective placement of trees along the fronts of the town homes to interrupt the long expanses of building facade, paving and parking. The walk layout between units could easily be modified to accommodate a single large tree or group of trees to serve this purpose. Trail Connection; 1. It may be desirable to provide a pedestrian/bike trail to the south to connect to County Road 15. The most readily developed trail corridor would be in the area west of the large wetland system. If the such a trail would fit into the Community's trail objectives City* the developer should explore developing an 8-feet wide bituminous trail In that area. The storm ponding should be designed to serve as an amenity feature and to incorporate a winding trail connection and landscaping. .Itink. Trash. Old Foundation 1. While inspecting the site, it was apparent that illegal dumping has occurred on the property for some time. The site also has at least one demolished structure, slab and foundation. Most of the dumped materials appear to be household furnishings, trash* and junk dumped around the site of the footings and into the wetlands. Prior to development, the developer should hire a qualified consultant to conduct a preliminary environmental audit to determine the apparent nature and extent of this dumping and to evaluate the need for edditional environmental review, and to determine that all known wells have been properly abandoned. pprlaration of Restrictive Covenants 1. If this project is approved, the developer should prepare a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants that provides adequate aesthetic and operational constraints for the development. These covenants should restrict removal of additional trees or woods. The covenants should also prohibit outdoor and recreational vehicle storage, and limit the number and size of vehicles parked in drives in an ongoing basis. Tree preservation/Mitigation 1. The City currently doe not have a tree preservation or replacement ordinance. The City should review their comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies, and address the