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Memo to the Mayor and City Council] P 00-7 <br />July 24, 2000 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />existing residential properties. The number of trees, the species and size of trees <br />conform to the Elk River Landscape Ordinance. The cul-de-sac islands will be <br />planted with trees and turf grass. All landscaped areas will be irrigated as per City <br />Ordinance, including the cul-de-sac islands. <br /> <br />Development Signs <br /> <br />No development signs have been indicated, however a City of Elk River Sign Permit <br />is required prior to construction of a sign. Such signs should be located outside of <br />drainage easements and maintained by the homeowners association. <br /> <br />Active Park Area <br /> <br />The developer is proposing to construct a private play structure in the active park <br />area. The structure will likely include: swings, slide, and a chmber with a pea- <br />gravel surface complying with the ADA requirements. The community trail passes <br />through the recreation area. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Recommendation <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that an easement be granted to <br />the City for trail purposes consistent with the Master Park and Recreation Plan and <br />that the City accept cash dedication at the rate required by the City at the time of <br />final plat in heu of land. The developer is required to grade the site as trail ready. <br />Northern Natural Gas has been contacted and are considering the location of a trail <br />within the easement as has been done in the Hillside Estates 5th Addition. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Recommendation <br /> <br />At the May 23, 2000 Public Hearing, the Commissioners discussed the following <br />concerns for staff to relay to the developer: <br /> <br />1. Cul-de-sac near Unit #9 town home <br />2. Sidewalk or trail from Unit #25 around the pond to Unit #57 <br />3. Additional trees <br />4. Landscape plan to include turn-a-rounds <br />5. Trail connection as proposed in Master Park Plan <br />6. Elevations provided for townhomes <br />7. Detail on theme <br />8. Active park area <br />9. Clarify how wetlands fit in with houses <br /> 10. Grading plan be provided <br /> <br />On June 27, 2000, The Commission reviewed the revised plans that addressed most <br />of the Commissions initial concerns. At the public hearing, the following concerns <br />were raised by residents: <br /> <br />1. Loss of trees that serve as a noise barrier from the industrial property near- <br /> by. <br /> <br />\\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\ccmmokpOO-7.doc <br /> <br /> <br />