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discusses procedures for management of invasive species that are scattered through the property. <br />15-3770 460 Orchard Park Road <br />October 7, 2015 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />It is noted that most trees on the property are healthy but are mostly non-significant undesirable <br />species. There are no areas of the site that contain defined ‘significant tree stands’, as this is <br />primarily open field. Removal of dead trees will occur in late autumn and early spring. <br />Additional detail regarding conservation design is found in the report. <br /> <br />Landscaping. Council should consider whether there is a need to provide for any additional <br />plantings or a landscape plan, given that the development is limited to two homes on 23 acres <br />using a single shared driveway. If this was a formal private road rather than a driveway, the <br />Subdivision Code would require 1 tree per 40’ of frontage. <br /> <br />City Engineer Comments. The City Engineer provided general and detailed comments prior to <br />Planning Commission review and the applicant has submitted revised plans addressing many of <br />those comments; however, the revised plans were received too late to be reviewed by the <br />Engineer, so that review will be forthcoming. <br />Outlot A. Outlot A is a small tract being platted as a potential future on-site sewage treatment <br />system site for the adjacent property at 480 Orchard Park Road, which is not part of this <br />subdivision. Because 480 is such a small lot, applicants have agreed to staff’s request to provide <br />this outlot for potential acquisition by the owner of 480. <br /> <br />Summary of Issues for Discussion <br />1. Council should review the Conservation Design materials and determine whether there <br />are any potential concerns. <br />2. Council should review whether a formal landscaping plan is required. <br />3. Council is asked to confirm whether the necessary lot width variance for Lot 1 is <br />acceptable, and whether wetland impacts as described are acceptable such that approvals <br />for those impacts will be granted. <br />4. Council should discuss whether the location variances for the proposed pole barns located <br />closer to the street than the principal residences, might be supported if applied for. <br />5. Are there any other concerns that need to be addressed? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />If Council determines that the proposed subdivision is acceptable as presented and per the <br />discussion above, and subject to the pending review by the City Engineer, staff will prepare a <br />resolution for preliminary plat approval incorporating general and specific conditions of approval <br />for Council consideration at the October 26 meeting, <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Review the attached materials and consider whether all issues of concern have been addressed. <br />Provide staff with direction for moving forward, which may include requesting additional <br />information, or directing staff to prepare a Preliminary Plat Approval resolution for <br />consideration.