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FILE # 13-3630 10 September 2013 Page 2 of 2 Application Summary The Bayside Meadows subdivision received final plat approval in June 2013. Upon final review by the City Council the applicant was asked by the Council to consider a reduction in the number of proposed boulevard trees and to consider a more rural/natural placement in the spirit of the rurally zoned development. City Code Section 82-226(b)(1) directs developers to plant one shade tree along the new roadway every 40 feet. The result of such uniform spacing may appear to be contrived rather than a more natural variation. The road for the Bayside Meadows plat results in 2,270 linear feet of frontage requiring 57 trees. The approved plan (Exhibit C) reflects the code -required number and placement of the boulevard trees. The applicant has provided a revised plan which is attached as Exhibit A reflecting a more thoughtful placement of 42 trees. Additionally, the developer has proposed Bayside Trail as the name of the road within the development. The City Council shall review and approve the road name. Planning Staff Recommendation Per the City Council's suggestion the applicants have submitted a revised boulevard landscape plan. The City's consulting engineer has reviewed and approved the plan. The Code allows for the City Council to waive certain requirements as deemed appropriate. Staff finds the placement and number of proposed boulevard trees to be a better fit for a rural design and recommends approval. The Planning Commission should review the revised landscape plan and consider a recommendation for approval. The City Council will consider the road name request with the landscape plan approval.