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Case File: 06 -15 Page 5 rural character of the community, he 45 implement the greenway concept, and maintain private proper fights interests. The open space preserve plat is a cluster development that preserves 50 percent of the site in a conservation easement that maintains open space. The Environmental Resources section of the Comprehensive Plan advises that staff work with developers to preserve existing natural open space areas and areas that help implement the Greenway concept. As well as develop, preserve and protect environmental resources with the area, such as forest, wetlands, water bodies and shorelines, with respect to open space, recreational uses, water and air quality and natural ecosystems. This section encourages the preservation of natural contours and soils, and preservation of natural vegetation. The city is to work with the developers to preserve existing natural open space areas and allow the transfer of densities on a site in order to preserve site features that otherwise might not be preserved. The open space preservation plat would accomplish the goals of this section. The OSP ordinance does not require its use; however, it appears that the incentives do not outweigh the costs of sustainable design. Lots Sixteen lots are proposed with one access from 207t" Street. The lots range from 2.5 acres to 4 acres in area. Lot 3, Block 2, may not meet the contiguous acre requirement; the applicant should address this issue. A wetland buffer of 25 feet and a building setback from the buffer of 20 feet is not shown on the plans it is not clear if all the proposed buildings will be able to meet these setbacks. If the Open Space Preserve Ordinance was used for this development, the site possibly could have 24 lots or more depending on density credits that could apply. Landscaping A Landscape Plan has not been submitted. Interior lots require two trees and corner lots require four trees. Interior lots are to have one boulevard tree and corner lots are to have two. Staff requested a tree preservation plan and mitigation plan be provided to get a better handle on the removal proposed, but it has not been provided. Grading, Drainage and Utilities Grading, Drainage and Utilities are addressed in the City Engineer's memo dated September 11, 2006. Comprehensive Park Plan The Comprehensive Park Plan does not indicate any park target area nor trail corridor in the wider area. S:\PLANNING \Case Files \2006 \Plat \P 06 -15 Cranberry Ridge \PC 10_10_06.doc