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2. The proposed park is in an area that the City of Elk River Parks Commission has previously considered for acquisition of an area wide park for the city. This creates an affordable and rare opportunity to acquire % of the park plan goal of at least 50 acres in the area. The additional 25 or more acres could be acquired in the future through dedication or a possible purchase. D. Landscaping and Architectural Theme 1. Landscaping will include the city ordinance requirements for two tree per lot. This would equal approximately 180 trees. Each lot would contain one spruce or pine to be planted and the remainder would be planted in the open space to screen the sewer areas and also to provide an attractive border for Outlot B in the western portion of the plat. This central area would also be excavated for water retention and wetland vegetation plantings along the shoreline. The type of vegetation planting would be based on the recommendations of the Sherburne County Soil & Water Conservation District. In addition, each of the three entrance islands will have matching rock and shrub plantings that are drought resistant. 2. The architechtural theme will include three matching island monuments that will include brick, stone and rod iron materials. A • design of these monuments will be provided with the preliminary plat application. All homes will be under an architectural control that will look for designs feature from more traditional home styles in order to create a more distinct neighborhood. Porches, roof designs, and garage will be setback 10' from the front of homes to create a more attractive streetscape. Entrance Material Example a� �, , v4, k= -y..n i day;. h. C...L:f..•, _1. "y -,.. _ �.j r -.C" v IYK `: ..Y.Yr rv:� 1'r- n r'~':'w•"�.�c.'.. _ "Y „''1,.:,.;,y 'f 3r:f ;'a '' � . ,1`t ,•�'�.+`,µ-..;.7;td::"..,, moi.^.' • E. 1/2 Acre Lots 2