07-18-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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16-3847 Page 5 Shadywood Villas July 18,2016 Rural Oasis Study of which this site is an Edged Enclosure Corridor;Natural Resources Inventory including review of the MLCCS Land Cover Classification data, wetland delineations (to be approved by the MCWD), tree inventory, and review of existing drainage patterns. Wetlands on Site and/or Impacted The western 1/3 of the project area is a Manage 3 wetland, which requires a 20 foot buffer. There are no plans to impact this wetland other than mitigate the invasive reed canary grass. A 35' buffer setback is proposed greater than the minimum required 20 foot = 10 foot additional buffer. The City will require a Conservation and Flowage Easement over the wetlands being preserved. Tree and/or Woodland Impacts A significant portion of the eastern half of the project area was clear cut in 2012. Remaining trees can be found along the edges of the project area, and on the slope above the wetland. Volunteer shrubs or plants can be found in the center of the development area. The developer proposes to preserve existing significant trees to the extent possible (see Tree Stand Map Inventory, Exhibit M), the best trees are generally in the NE corner of the site, to be impacted by the planned road connection. The gading plan and the tree preservation plan will need to be carefully analyzed to ensure they are compatible and consistent. Archaeological Site Proximity Staff is unaware of any archaeological sites within the property; the applicant should contact the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to confirm. Lot Layout and Lot Standards The layout of the site is dictated by a number of factors, including: - location of wetlands; - collector roadway on the east side; - the need to locate road access points in a location to benefit adjacent parcels and efficiently use the subject property The applicants have proposed a plan that takes into account these factors. The result is a site layout with one road off of Shadywood Road. No accesses are proposed onto Kelly Avenue. Staff has suggested that access control be deeded to Hennepin County and shown on the plat, to further inform the buyer of Lot 1 that no driveway will be permitted. Rear Yard Setbacks. The rear yards range in depth from 25 feet to over 280 feet, with the lots closer to existing residential ranging from 25 to 87 feet. Landscaping/berming is expected along the frontage of these lots to provide for buffering of the residences. Lot Widths and Side Yard Setbacks. The lots range in width from 50 to 70 feet wide, allowing for the house and 7 foot setbacks on either side. Lots 1-4 show 14 feet between the houses, with greater separation provided between the houses on lots 5-7. Front Setbacks. Front yard setbacks as measured from the front lot line are proposed at 20 feet (lots 1-4 and 7) and 58 and 33 for lots 5 and 6, respectively. No sidewalks are proposed. The 20 foot minimum provides space for cars (1 deep)to be parked on the driveway and not encroach into the street.