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Memo to Planning Commission/P 99-9 August 24, 1999 Page 3 • site amenity with a fountain detail maintained under the Homeowner Association. The second pond is located partially on Lots 13 and 14, Block 2, and partially in the park. Staff had recommended that the developer move the NURP pond all the way out of the park as possible to provide greater access through the park and to minimize associated tree loss. The Park and Recreation Commission concurred with staff's recommendation, however after discussion with the developer, staff is satisfied with the present location which is further out of the park while maintaining the function and general location of the pond (See the attached City Engineer's memo). Landscaping The Subdivision Ordinance requires one front yard tree and one street tree for each lot; two of each for corner lots. In addition, the developer previously spoke of screening rear lots (double fronted lots) adjacent County Road No. 1. No screening is shown on the site plans. Staff recommends that the double fronted lots be screened from County Road No. 1 and that a landscape easement be recorded with the County against these lots with the recording of the final plat. Homeowners Association In order to grade a road into the site from Landers Street NW, the developer will have to construct several retaining walls in the public right-of-way. Generally, the • City would not want structures in the right-of-way because of maintenance and liability concerns. The developer is proposing to have the homeowners association be responsible for maintenance and liability of the walls in the public right-of-way. This agreement will require the City Attorney's review and approval. Outlot A Outlot A contains 12.35 acres of which 8.5 acres is wetland, .35 acres is a NURP pond and wetland mitigation, and 3.48 acres of park. Park Dedication Requirements In 1998, The Park and Recreation Commission endorsed a park concept plan for Meadowvale Heights Park that incorporates additional park land to the north of the large wetland to create an improved "public" access to the park and to provide an opportunity for walkways around the wetland. In February 1999, a concept for Seven Oaks was presented to the Park and Recreation Commission for review and in general the concept was acceptable to the Commission contingent on the following criteria: • That the trail be installed as part of the development. • That the dedicated parkland be dry land with the trail on the dry land. • • That there be a 20 foot minimum distance maintained between the trail and back yard property lines. \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\pcm mo\p99.9.doc