08-17-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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� � . Subdivision Application 15-3774 I'7{l0 Shoreline Drivc Page 2 1.7. A Final Landscape Plan should be submitted as part of the Final Plat process, The plan shauld include the folIowing: a. Tree pteservation and removat limits b. Tree replacement locations and species schedule c. Tree removal and replacement calcuIatians d. Road trees(1 tree per 40' road frontage) e. Invasive species removal f. Wedand buffer establishment g. Vegetation establishment for distutbed areas 1.8. The site was identified as a conceptual greenway comdor in the City's Environmental Protcction Plan. The Conservation Design Master Plan(CDMP)describes the tree stand on the north half of the site as a high quality community of maple-basswood forest,but dces not include any recommendations for tree preservation. Therefore,Tree Preservation Easements should be considered,at a ro�nim__ , ,�m_to cover property liues,lot lines, and wetland buffers. In additiori,the Homeowner's Association documents should provide direcrion on removal of significant trees for future ho�se construction and reyuired tree replacement. The tree sarvey should be completed for the entire site to allow for coordination of future house and driveway placement and determination of tree removal required. 1.9. Homeowner's Association Documents should be submitted as part of the Final Plai process. The documents should include the following: a. Vegetation Management Plan,including Invasive Species Control b. Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Plan c. Tree Removal and Replacement Plan foz House Construction 1.10. The applicant may be required to obtain Minnehaha Creek Watershed District{MCWD) approval and permitting for their Fansion Control,Wetland Protect�on,Watet�ody Crossings & Structures,and Stormwater Management Rules. A copy of any approvals or p�mits required should be submitted prior to final approval. 1.11. The applicant will be required to provide mitigation for fill of WetIand 4. A mitigatirnn ptan should be submitted far review, and any approvals ar permits required for mitigataon activities should be submitted prior to Final Plat approval. �.I2. The applicant may be required to obtain a General Constzuction Permit(NPDES)to discharge stormwater associated with construction activity if more than 1 acre is disturbed. A copy of the permit should be submitted prior to any land disturbing activity, 1.13. The applicant will be required to submit a Maintenance Agreement for all stormwater management structures and fa�ilities. The agreement should define maintenance responsibilities following completian of pro�act, specify types and frequencies of inspection and maintenance acdvities,and designate who will conduct inspection and maintenance activities. Preliminarv Plat 2.J.. Drainage and Utility Easements should be indicated on t}�e plans as necessary to co�er all stosmwater management facilities. 2.2. Flowage and Conservaxion Easements shouId be indicated on the plans as necessary to cover all wetlands. 2.3. Wetland buffer widths indicated on plan do not crnrespond with buffer widths listed in CDMP. Also, buffer widths in bot�locations appear to conflici with requixed buffer widths listed in MCWD's Wetland Protection Rule for the Management Class depicted on their Functional Assessment of Wetlands Map for this property. Management Classes of wetlands should be verified and indicated on the plan with the corresponding required buffer width. If MCWD dces not have all the wetlands in their inveatory,they may require a MnRAM analysis to classify the wetlands and cstablish buffer widths.