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Case File: 06-15 Page 6 The County Forester provided the following comments: "The plat shows a diverse mix of open, wooded, and lowland areas. Much of the better quality woodlands are located in the southeastern portion of (the) plat where mature white oak, bur oak and pin oak are located. Oak wilt does not appear to be present based on the inventory maps. Other tree species present include lowland hardwood species such as aspen, willow, elm; some pine rows. Oak wilt preventative measures are recommended that reduce risk of new oak wilt during April, May, and June. Grading plans show that many of the larger oaks will be heavily impacted." Out of the trees inventoried 162 are red oak and white oak that are 18 inch diameter or larger. Many of these trees are shown to be removed on the grading plan. The better quality woodlands the County Forester refers to are in the southeastern portion of the plat where most of the removal will occur. A mitigation/replacement plan was not submitted. Staff suggests some type of replacement/mitigation should be required, and approved by the City's environmental administrato~~ Gradina. Drainaae and Utilities Grading, Drainage and Utilities are addressed in the City Engineer's memo dated December 7, 2006. Comprehensive Park Plan The Comprehensive Park Plan does not indicate any park target area nor trail corridor in the wider area. Parks and Recreation Dedication Recommendation Given the Comprehensive Park Plan, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend that park dedication be paid in the form of cash. The Commission also recommended that if County Road 33 goes through this plat a trail easement along County Road 33 be dedicated. Heritaae Preservation Commission There is one known State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) site on the affected property. It is known as 21SHs. However, the City's archaeological model shows the site to have low potential for having an archaeological site. Recommendation Due to the inconsistencies with the Comprehensive Plan, lack of adequate road connections, and inconsistencies with the subdivision ordinance (cul-de-sac length), staff does not support the proposed development as presented. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the request for the following reasons: . Transportation connections - Sherburne County has indicated a future connection of County Road 33 south of this development will have no access. To be consistent with the S:\pLANNING\Case Files\2006\plat\P 06-15 Cranberry Ridge\Revised 1O-31-06\PC 12_12_06 report.doc