02-22-2011 Planning Commission Packet

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� � / � FILE#11-3498 � 7 February 2011 Page 6 of 10 Summa of RPUD Minimum Tree and Shrub Re uirements & Plan Anal sis Ve etation T e Quantit Re uired Pro osed Overstory 1 tree/1,000 gross SF of (82 total trees 26 Deciduous deciduous trees building footprint or 1 tree/40 -25 coniferous) _ lineal feet of site perimeter, whicheveris greater. 57 deciduous Coniferous trees Minimum of 30% of required 82 x 30% = 24.6 = 15 Coniferous overstory trees must be 25 coniferous� - coniferous Understory 1 shrub/300 gross SF of building 110 shrubs 404 shrubs shrubs footprint or 1 shrub/30 lineal feet of site perimeter, whichever is reater. Ornamental Not required; but 2 ornamental Not required; 14 ornamental deciduous trees deciduous trees may be 2 to 1 sub for - (counts as 7 substituted for 1 required deciduous deciduous) oversto deciduous tree Totals: 82 total trees 48 total trees 110 total shrubs 404 total shrubs Architectural standards. The City has high standards of architectural design and ensures compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods. Architectural building plans have been prepared by an architect. The applicant has provided building plans, colored elevations and a materials sample board for the Planning Commission review. Flexibilitv. The uniqueness of each RPUD requires that specifications and standards for streets, utilities, public facilities and subdivisions may be subject to modification from the City ordinances ordinarily governing thern. The City Council may therefore approve streets, utilities, public facilities and land subdivisions which are not in compliance with usual specifications or ordinance requirements, if it finds that strict adherence to such standards or requirements is not required to meet the intent of this section or to protect the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the RPUD, the surrounding area orthe City as a whole. . Traffic studies. The City may require a traffic analysis to be prepared by a registered traffic engineer approved by the City to assess potential traffic impacts on local streets. All access to the development is proposed to be via the existing access on Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata Boulevard is not a local street; it is classified as an "A" Minor Arterial. As with the Concept Plan review the City has not requested a traffic study for this project. The applicant will have to obtain the appropriate access permit from MNDoT or Hennepin County - depending on the status of jurisdiction. - � . Liqhtinq standards. All RPUD developments shall be subject to the general performance standards for lighting in this chapter. The applicant has submitted a proposed lighting plan. The plan appears to be in conformity with the general lighting standards of the zoning code. The City's most comprehensive lighting standards are contained within Section 78-831 (Industrial District) which are appropriate to use as a guide for reviewing this residential development—any inconsistencies will be noted prior to Council approval. The applicant will be required to provide �