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Case File: 06-18 PageS and 13 in a form of an outlot. The Parks Commission recommended the trail connection in that location to access the property to the south and have internal connections in that area, the Park Plan shows this connection. A trail connection should be provided to the west. Sidewalks - A sidewalk is shown on one side of the street, which does connect to the proposed trail along County Road 40. Utilities Water and Sewer - City water is not presently available to serve this development. The development to the north (River Park) will be providing service to this proposed development; until that time this site will not have access to city sewer and water. In order to approve this development, it will be necessary to provide documentation that sanitary sewer and water will be available from the River Park development. The City Engineer's memo dated November 8, 2006 addresses these issues. Grading/Drainage Drainage calculations have not been submitted at this time. Two ponds are located within the Xcel Energy easements, authorization from Xcel Energy is necessary. Landscaping Buffer - Landscaped screening is shown along County Road 40 consisting of Maple, birch, crab and evergreen trees, along with various large shrubs. According to the Screening Ordinance, "lots along collector or arterial streets shall be screened with a 1S-foot easement area for landscaping. Screening shall be accomplished by a combination of earth berming and planting." An earth berm of an undulating height of 2-4 feet should be installed on Lots 8-12 Block 1, and Lot 14, Block 3. The general screening should be planted in a more grouped order, providing variety in color, texture, and density. Street Trees - The Landscape Plan submitted shows two trees per interior lot and 4 trees per comer lot, meeting minimum landscape requirements. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission held a public hearing on these items on November 14, 2006 and recommended approval as presented. The Commission had some concerns with the 50 foot trail between Lots 13 and 14, Block 3 when a trail along County Road 40 is just three lots away. The applicant expressed the same concerns. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the rezoning from R1d to R1c excluding Outlots A and C for property located at 18776 Cleveland Street NW. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Preliminary Subdivision to create 38 lots and 3 outlots for property located at 18776 Cleveland Street NW, subject to the following conditions: 1. All comments and conditions of the City Engineer's memo dated November 8, 2006 shall be addressed. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2006\Plat\P 06-18 Preserve Ponds\CC_ll_20_06.doc