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Memo to the Planning Commission/P 97-12 <br />December 23, 1997 <br />Page 7 <br /> <br /> · Pedestrian Circulation <br /> <br />The master plan shows sidewalk throughout the project. It would be <br />recommended the sidewalks be set back from the curb five to seven <br />feet, allowing enough room for boulevard trees to be planted. <br /> <br />As mentioned above, the Park and Recreation Commission would hke <br />to have a trail extended east from this property to the Elk River Bowl. <br />Guardian Angels can begin this extension by constructing a short <br />segment in the southeast corner of their site. This trail may be <br />extended to the Bowling Alley with the watermain extension. (refer to <br />Terry Maurer's memo for more information). <br /> <br />· Landscaping <br /> <br />A detailed landscaping plan has not been submitted for review. The <br />master plan illustrates a general planting scheme of boulevard trees <br />along the private streets. A complete plan will need to be submitted <br />for Phase I of the project. <br /> <br />In accordance with the Shoreland Ordinance, additional landscaping <br />will be required as a design criteria for allowing increased density. <br />The Shoreland Ordinance speaks to specific vegetative treatment that <br />should be incorporated. <br /> <br />3. Additional landscaping shall be provided along the west property line <br /> which is adjacent to a single family zoning district. <br /> <br />4. Underground irrigation shall be provided throughout all landscaped <br /> areas. <br /> <br />The existing vegetation along Lake Orono shall not be disturbed. The <br />Shoreland Ordinance requires the natural vegetation within the shore <br />impact zone be maintained to prevent erosion, buffer to the lake, etc. <br /> <br />The conifer trees along Highway 10 provide a desirable buffer to the <br />planned unit development. These trees should be saved. A permit <br />from MN/DOT is needed is removal is going to occur. <br /> <br />Additional landscaping around the ponds will need to be considered to <br />assist the water management plans and meet criteria for increased <br />densities. <br /> <br />f:\shrdoc\planning\pc\p97-12x3.doc <br /> <br /> <br />