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10'20-£17 17:51 ©012 357 5001 DSU. INC.@ 003- 01 (.5 Reducing the front yard setbacic and shortening the driveways for all units along Livingston. This could have a dual effect of reducing the visual impact of the large (265 lineal foot of building and driveway frontage) amount of uninterrupted paving, and increasing the central woods to be preserved. Reconfiguring and shifting the storm pond as far to the south as possible, away from the existing south and east facing slopes. The south and east facing slopes include a number of larger trees of various species. Shifting and Reconfiguring the pond could also facilitate the development of a trail connection to Shoreline Drive. Cerefully considering the need, timing and consequences associated with the construction of the temporary/permanent cul-de-sac. The proposed location is in the vicinity of five or more large oaks. This cul-de-sac would in effect replace trees and green space with paving that may not be unnecessary. If in the future the road is extended to the west, the cul-de-sac will not be a desirable feature and may need to be removed. If the road is never extended It may be possible to create a large island and grade the road to save the trees within the island. This effort would also require a tree location survey. The advisability of creating a temporary turn around hammerhead, "T" or loop should be explored and will depend on the future development of the western parcel. Adjusting the overall project grading, and layout of the walk system surrounding the units. The town home units have tuck-under garages and a relatively compact footprint. However, the design of the proposed walks and driveways has negated much of the benefit of the smaller footprint. It may be possible to reduce the length of the driveways and weave the walk system in and amongst the trees to lessen the amount of disturbed land and removal. In addition, there are places where the grading plan can be adjusted to minimize disturbed areas to preserve significar»t trees. This effort will also require an accurate tree survey. The grading may further be minimized through the reasonable use of low retaining walls to save some high amenity value trees/woods. B. t.i the event that the project is approved. It is imperative that all trees and wooded a.evs to be preserved must be protected by fencing at the drip line prior to beginning construction. In addition, good construction management and arborist practices must be observed to minimize the potential for the infection and spread of oak wilt. Landscape Plan 1. Typically the minimum budget for an overall project landscape begins at approximately 1 % of the gross development costs. This number is often adjusted in response to the type and price range of the proposed units, the natural characteristics of the site and the market conditions and needs of the developer. As proposed, this project does not include a minimally acceptable landscape plan. This project proposes planting only 19 deciduous over story, 15 deciduous ornamental and 17 evergreen trees. We estimate that the development will be removing approximately -5-