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bond SUbDIVISIOn DMLOPAMT LINO LAKES r Community Goals tion. Plans for construction of an adjoining count road incorporated creation - To implement a housing subdivision that exemplifies g y of a heavily planted berm along the north side of the development. The builder how tree preservation and planting can enhance de- of each home agreed to plant at least two strategically located shade trees. velopment and save energy. These were supplemented with transplanted oaks and pines. Community tree. y% cover will be increased through a cooperative planting buffering the freeway Energy-Conservation Planting Strategies south of the development. The city forester worked closely with the home Preservation of mature tree canopy cover,trees trans- builders at several phases of the project. Each builder must have a'tree pres- r,� planted for strategic shade, and a neighborhood wind- ervation plan approved by the forester before a building permit is issued:'When break. exterior construction of each home is essentially complete,,the builder faxes the forester a certificate of survey indicating the home and property lines. The Project Participants forester stakes the recommended locations for energy-conservation plantings, This multi-phased project has involved active partici- marks them on the survey, and faxes this back to the builder. s • ultanfrom city staff,the developer, con- During this process, the project is discussed with each ultants, as well as cooperation is homeownerwho is mailed a brochure on the program. with builders, homeowners, r county staff,and the Minnesota �✓ Public Outreach and Education Department of Transportation. During project construction, regular commu- „ .`: . - .. nications occurred with many builders and Implementation Process �;- :� Atthe initiation of the subdivi- 4%i �, �� > homeowners. Upon completion,the project "�.. � f; .. � will to be a model development which oth- sion process, the developer :c -r~Y•, ,.; / ers can visit. worked closely with the city for ester to align streets to reduce << 9 4 1 The Planting Event damage to existing forests. Ar- .► r Planting happened incrementally throughout the eas of existing trees were cor- construction process, doned off from construction, young trees(primarily oaks and pines)in the Y r -'j / Long Term Care way of development were moved with a � Initially, project plantings were under guarantee with contractors assum- tree spade to a temporary nursery, and vibratory ing primary responsibility for maintenance. The city is developing mail- plow trenching was used to contain an oak wilt infec- ers to homeowners to promote long term maintenance.