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Memo to the Planning Commission/P00-6 April 21,2000 Page 5 Landscaping • A landscape plan was not submitted with this packet. The subdivision ordinance requires one yard tree and one street tree for each lot. The applicant has also discussed planting trees in a pattern similar to a windbreak along the property lines of the first lots off of Jarvis Street to provide additional screening. A landscape plan will need to be submitted for staff approval prior to final plat approval. Tree Preservation As discussed earlier, impact to trees on the site will be minimal due to the proposed limits of grading. Trees at the limits of grading should be fenced at the drip line to prevent encroachment by equipment, debris, etc. Park Dedication The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this subdivision at its March 8, 2000 meeting and recommended that cash dedication be accepted. The fee will be based on the density allowed under the zoning district (11 lots). The Master Park Plan has an area-wide park identified in this area of the City. The Commission also recommended that an easement be obtained to allow public trail access to the 40-acre set aside for the future should a regional park be developed in this area. The easement would only be used if a regional recreational facility were developed adjacent to the 40-acre Outlot C. . Architectural Theme The applicant is still working on an architectural theme. At the Planning Commission workshop, the applicant discussed white fencing along Jarvis Street and 226th Avenue, natural building materials for home fronts, and street lights on each property (operated by a photo cell). Conservation Easement/Homeowner's Association The cluster ordinance requires that the open space be placed in a conservation easement. A land trust or the homeowner's association may hold this easement. A homeowner's association will be required to maintain the community septic system. The applicant has not identified who will hold the easement. Recommendation The applicant needs to further explain the use of density bonuses to achieve the 30 lots proposed. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request for preliminary plat approval of Rolling Hills with the following conditions: 1. That a developers agreement be prepared outlining the terms and conditions of the plat approval and installation of improvements to be recorded with the final plat. •