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Planning Commission 5 <br /> Derrick Investment Co. <br /> July 23, 1996 <br /> • connect with an existing sidewalk on Jackson Avenue and eventually match <br /> into the sidewalk that has been planned to connect with Proctor from the <br /> Lafayette Woods Development west of Proctor. (See attached map) <br /> • Drainage and Utilities <br /> Please refer to the attached memo from City Engineer, Terry Maurer, <br /> describing the issues associated with utilities to serve this site. <br /> • Landscaping <br /> The proposed landscaping plan includes a variety of plant material <br /> throughout the project. The plan demonstrates a distribution of plant <br /> material throughout the internal portions of the project; however, could use <br /> some enhancement along Jackson Road. Specific areas of concern is the area <br /> between unit 11 and Jackson Road and in between unit 8 and Jackson Road. <br /> These two areas could use additional landscaping to provide a better living <br /> environment for those two units next to Jackson Road. Also, along the north <br /> side of the project, between the proposed single family lots, in units 5 and 6, <br /> this area could use some additional landscaping to create a natural buffer <br /> III <br /> between the single family homes and the proposed townhomes. A typical <br /> detail should be provided illustrating the foundation plants around each unit <br /> in the project. Although it does not clearly indicate on the proposed plans, <br /> staff would expect all disturbed areas throughout the project to be sodded <br /> and be irrigated with an underground irrigation system. <br /> Generally the landscape plan looks good; however, there is opportunity to <br /> increase the quantity throughout the project. It is recommended the <br /> landscape plan be enhanced throughout the project. <br /> • Project Entrance <br /> The planned unit development will rely on one entrance off from Highland <br /> Road that has an entrance drive designed with a median separating the <br /> entering and exiting traffic. Although it is not proposed, staff would <br /> recommend some enhancement to this entrance to give the project a strong <br /> sense of identity. The entrance enhancements may include additional <br /> landscaping as well as a monument style sign identifying the project's name. <br /> • <br />