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<br />quality. It is the intent of the developer to preserve that portion which is of hig est <br />quality. As shown on the plans for the site, the area of tree preservation will e <br />approximately 3.52 acres. Additional tree preservation is to occur in the Typ 7 <br />wetland and on the property boundary between River Park and Sunset Ridge <br /> <br />VI. LANDSCAPING <br /> <br />Landscaping for the proposed development shows a mix of native and hardy ree <br />species consisting of Overstory, Coniferous and Omamental trees to be plant d <br />in single-family areas, boulevards, multi-family areas and park areas. The <br />landscape plans show approximately 1,218 trees to be planted. In general, t is <br />consists of boulevard trees in the single-family areas. The multi-family areas <br />have both boulevard and rear yard plantings. Deciduous and Coniferous shru s <br />will also be provided around the townhome units in plant beds with mulch and <br />edging as indicated by the typical detail shown on the landscape plan. <br /> <br />There will be additional deciduous and coniferous trees provided along the <br />northem and northeastern edge of the development adjacent the county road , <br />including the dedicated right-of-way. These trees are proposed for additional <br />screening and buffering for the single-family and townhomes in this area. <br /> <br />Additional trees are have been added at the street entrances, park areas and <br />along the proposed trails along with a landscape median which is proposed at <br />the northeast entrance of the development from County Road 40 to the Public <br />Park. This median will have additional overstory trees and sod groundcover fo a <br />continuous green corridor to the proposed public park. The Public Park area ill <br />have additional trees around the perimeter to add landscape interest to the pa <br />and boulevard areas. <br /> <br />Generalized sod and seed areas have also been identified on the landscape <br />plans for both single-family and multi-family areas. Sod is proposed for front\si e <br />yards and seed (native residential turf mix) is proposed for rear yards. Large <br />open space areas in the proposed outlots will also have a native residential tu <br />mix application. Sod is also proposed for all rights-of-way areas. A native prai 'e <br />grass seed mixture is proposed for the open space area under the power lines. <br /> <br />All rights-of-ways and multi-family areas shall receive irrigation. Irrigation in <br />single-family residential lots is not required however, it is recommended to <br />promote healthy grow of plant materials. Irrigation shall be at the responsibility f <br />the residential homeowners in single-family lots. <br /> <br />VII. Public Parks <br /> <br />Two Public parks are proposed for the River Park Development. These two <br />parks are an enhanced amenity for the overall development providing increased <br />open green space and recreational Opportunities for residents of River Park. <br /> <br />F:\ENG\633001264\REPORTS\Rlver Park Narrative.426.doc <br /> <br />1 <br />