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The Park Board, staff and Anoka County Parks discussed the potential of a trail corridor north through Outlot A to access the Regional Park but determined it was not necessary. An emergency access trail south to Birch Street will be accessible for recreational use. These costs will not be credited to the developer. Cash in lieu of land dedication shall be required: St. Clair Estates 35 lots x $2,500 = $87,500 Tree Preservation The goal of tree preservation is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity and forest resource and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. The Tree Inventory identifies the basic use area (BUA), Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) and trees proposed for removal. According to the plan, there are 112 total trees being removed on site and 33 of those trees are in a Natural Resource Protected Area within the BUA. This will require 17 new trees for replacement. These replacements trees will be satisfied through open space area landscaping requirements. The Environmental Coordinator reviewed the Tree Preservation Plan and notes protective orange fencing shall be installed. Previous Comments: 1. The table on Sheet S7 shall include a column that clearly indicates the 79 trees are being removed from the non -ESA and the 33 trees being removed from Natural Resource Protected Area. This information has been provided. Landscaping Boulevard trees are required at the rate of one (1) tree per lot frontage for single family and two family lots. Thirty-eight (38) boulevard trees are proposed which is compliant with the ordinance. Open areas are being landscaped with 33 trees and 98 shrubs as required by Section 1007.043(16). Landscape screening and buffers are not required. The Environmental Coordinator reviewed the Landscape Plan and made general comments regarding species and seed mixes. See attached June 29, 2016 letter for full comments. Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) 10