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2. The proposed park is in an area that the City of Elk River Parks <br /> Commission has previously considered for acquisition of an area wide <br /> park for the city. This creates an affordable and rare opportunity to <br /> acquire V2 of the park plan goal of at least 50 acres in the area. The <br /> additional 25 or more acres could be acquired in the future through <br /> dedication or a possible purchase. <br /> D. Landscaping and Architectural Theme <br /> Landscaping will include the city ordinance requirements for two <br /> tree per lot. This would equal approximately 180 trees. Each lot <br /> would contain one spruce or pine to be planted and the remainder <br /> would be planted in the open space to screen the sewer areas and <br /> also to provide an attractive border for Outlot B in the western <br /> portion of the plat. This central area would also be excavated for <br /> water retention and wetland vegetation plantings along the <br /> shoreline. The type of vegetation planting would be based on the <br /> recommendations of the Sherburne County Soil & Water <br /> Conservation District. In addition, each of the three entrance <br /> islands will have matching rock and shrub plantings that are <br /> drought resistant. <br /> 2. The architechtural theme will include three matching island <br /> monuments that will include brick, stone and rod iron materials. A <br /> design of these monuments will be provided with the preliminary <br /> plat application. <br /> All homes will be under an architectural control that will look for <br /> designs feature from more traditional home styles in order to create a <br /> more distinct neighborhood. Porches, roof designs, and garage will <br /> be setback 10' from the front of homes to create a more attractive <br /> streetscape. <br /> Entrance Material Example <br /> �,.• _,\ <br /> trr -1 - Y /1> <br /> E. /s Acre Lots <br /> 2 <br />