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1�3774 <br /> August 12,2015 <br /> Page B M B <br /> Woadland Impacts � t;anservation Design <br /> The developer has submitted an incomplete and appazently preliminary Conservation Design <br /> Report a�d Master Plan (please review Exh�ibit C, especially pages 1-5, as well as the City <br /> Engineer's comments ia Ezhibit E}. The submitted vegeta.tion 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 thru 3 is considered as a significant trce stand. <br /> While the report notes the significance of this maple-basswood forest, almost no specific <br /> protection program is offered other#han"tree 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 aiong properiy boundaries and/or other areas within each Lot. <br /> G�ty Engineer Comments <br /> The City Engineer has provided a number of general and detailed comments (Ezb,ibit E) which <br /> the developer is advised to review and address as the preliminary and final plat mave forward. A <br /> brief summary of his comments includes: <br /> General: <br /> -B1uffAnalysis required <br /> - Stormwater Management Analysis required <br /> -Stormwater routing along tbe Dakota Trail area may need revision <br /> - Should consider storjnwater pondi�ng nearer the cul-de-sac <br /> - Temporary street construction easements likeIy required from neighbors <br /> -Addrtional detail required regarding rataining wall design <br /> -Finai Landscape Plan will be required for final plat <br /> -Based on Conservation Design results,tree preservation should be measures should be raquired <br /> -HOA should be established to deal with Vegetation, Stormwater ponds,Tree removaUreplacement <br /> -A variety o�MCWD permits may be required <br /> -NPDES permit naay be required if more than 1.0 acre is disturbed <br /> -Maintenance Agreement for stormwater facilities will be required. <br /> Preliminaiy Plat: <br /> -D&U Easements neoded to accommodate storm sewer and wetlands <br /> -F&C Easement required over all wetlands <br /> -Wedand buffer widths proposed need confinmation from MCWD <br /> -Builciing setbacks shown need to reflect City wetlsnd buffer setback requirement <br /> -Proposed bu$'er along existing clriveway for Lot 4 should be discussed with MCWD <br /> Preliminary Street Plan: <br /> -Heritage Lane e�ension should be public <br /> -Removal of existing cul�e-sac recommended <br /> -Fxtension of sireet to maintain consistent 24' street width <br /> -Provide horizontal and vertical curve data <br /> -Provide typical street section drawing <br /> While a nwnber of the Engineer's comments will be easily resolved, many relate to basic site <br /> layout concerns that should be further investigated. <br /> Proposed Joint Uae I}ock on Smith's Bay <br /> Although not specifically a part of this subdivision application,the applicant has discussed briefly <br /> with s�taff the potential for establishing a joint use dock on Smith's Bay south of County Road 15 <br /> to provide access for larger boats and sai�boats as an amenity to Lots 1 thru 4. The clearance under <br />