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� � <br /> ��na <br /> August 12,2015 <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br /> Woodland Impacts& l:onservation Design <br /> The developer has submitted an incomplete and apparently preliminary Conservation Design <br /> Report and Master Plan (please review Ezhibit C, especially pages 1-5, as well es the City <br /> Engineer's comments in Eahibit E}. The submitted vegetaxion management plan focuses on <br /> controlling invasive species only within the wetland buffers and along the shoreline of Tanager <br /> Lake. Of note is the fact that the area of Lots 1 thni 3 is consideted as a significant tree stand. <br /> While the report notes the significance of this mapl�basswood farest, almost no specific <br /> protection program is offered other than"bree clearing will be avoided to the extent possible". It <br /> may be worthy.of discussion to consider whether specific covenants should be established that will <br /> provide tree protection along property boundaries and/or other areas within each Lot. <br /> City Engineer Comments <br /> The City Engineer has provided a number of general and detailed comments (Ezhibit E) which <br /> the developer is advised to review and addz�ess as the preliminary and final plat move forward. A <br /> brzef summazy of hzs comments includes: <br /> General: <br /> -BluffAnalysis required <br /> - Stormwater Management Analysis required <br /> - Stormwater routing along the Dakota Trail area may need revision <br /> - Should consider stormwater ponding nearer the cuI-d�sac <br /> -Temporary street constntotion easements likely required from neighbors <br /> -Additional detail required regarding rets.ining wall design <br /> -Final Landscape Plan will be required for fmal plat <br /> -Based on Conservation Design resvtts,tree preservation should be measures slaould be required <br /> -HOA shouId be established to deal with Vegetation, Stormwater ponds,Tree removaUreplacement <br /> -A variety of MCWD permits may be reqe�ired <br /> -NPDES permit may be required if more than LO acre is disturbed <br /> -Maintenance Agreement for storniwater facilities will be requued. <br /> PreHminary Plat: <br /> -D&U Easements needed to accommodate storm sewer and wetlands <br /> -F&C Easement required over a1I wetlands <br /> -Wetland buffer widths proposed need conf�mation from MCWD <br /> -Building setbacks shown need to reflect City wetlsnd buffer setback requirement <br /> -Proposed buffer along existiung driveway for Lot 4 should be discussed with MCWD <br /> Preliminary Street Plan: <br /> -Heritage Lane extension should be public <br /> -Removal of existing cul-de-sac zecomraended <br /> -Extension of street to maintain consistent 24' street width <br /> -Provide horizontal and vertical curve data <br /> -Provide typical sireet sec:tion drawing <br /> While a number of the Engineer's comments will be easily resoived, many relate to basic site <br /> layout concerns that should be fizrther investigated. <br /> Proposed Joint Use Dock on Smith's $ay <br /> Although not specifically a part of this subdivision application,the applicant has discussed briefly <br /> with staff the potential for establishing a joint use dock on Smith's Bay south of County Road I S <br /> to provide access for larger boats and sailboats as an amenity to Lots 1 thru 4. The clearance under <br />