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Memo to the Mayor and City Council/P96-13 Page 5 <br /> November 26, 1996 <br /> • doubtful whether any trees will remain after the grading is completed. As <br /> mentioned earlier, by increasing the depth of the lots adjacent to the <br /> Lafayette Woods development there would be a much better chance of saving <br /> a corridor of trees between the two developments. <br /> Landscaping <br /> As recommended as part of Country Crossing 3rd, it is recommended the <br /> developer install overstory trees along the trail corridor in the southwest <br /> corner. These trees shall be spaced about one every 40 feet and extend along <br /> both sides of the trail. Furthermore, front yard trees will be required on <br /> every lot including two trees for all of the corner lots. This will need to be <br /> reflected on a submitted landscape plan that can be approved by the city. <br /> Other landscaping recommendations include providing a buffer of deciduous <br /> and conifer trees along the rear lots adjacent to Proctor Road. <br /> I believe the developer of Lafayette Woods will be planting additional <br /> boulevard trees along the streets in that development where a sidewalk is <br /> planned. If that is the case, a similar planting scheme should be included <br /> within Cherrywood Hills along Rush Street and Highland Road. <br /> • Park Dedication <br /> The proposed plat shows a 17,000 square foot park in the middle of the <br /> development. The Park & Recreation Commission has recommended that <br /> there be no park land dedicated as part of this project. The Park & <br /> Recreation Commission has recommended payment of cash along with the <br /> dedication of the trail corridor in the southwest corner. <br /> Wetlands <br /> Some of the wetlands on the property are proposed to be filled. The <br /> appropriate approvals will need to be obtained prior to plat approval. <br /> The area immediately north of 193rd Avenue where the cul de sac is <br /> proposed is not identified on the plat as a wetland. The area is naturally low <br /> and staff would like to review the wetland delineation information. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Based on staff's recommended conditions the plat will need to be modified. <br /> The Planning Commission may want to table this plat until next month to <br /> • review the changes that are made. However, if the Planning Commission <br /> s:\planning\pc\p96-13.doc <br />