08-03-2020 Council work Session Packet

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7 The Park, Greenway & Trail System Plan identifies the need for a future city trail running north-south through the development along greenway corridor. Due to concerns regarding potential impacts to the rare plant species behind Lots 1-4, Block 5, an 8.5 foot wide paved trail will be constructed on the west side of the development along Pond 100 and 200 utilizing the maintenance access path. Outlot C of the revised plans accommodates a 25 foot wide trail corridor as required in the original review comments. Plans have been revised to show a future 10 foot wide trail along CSAH 14 (Main Street). The timing of this trail construction is based on availability of funds and acquisition of additional right-of-way along those parcels not part of the plat (e.g. 625 and 635 Main Street). The section of sidewalk extending along Street A from Main Street to Street B has been revised to an 8 foot wide concrete sidewalk. Credit has been given for trail construction costs. The Park Board reviewed the plans on February 5, 2018. The Board recommends collecting park fees to potentially fund enhancements at Lino Lakes Elementary School. 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 revised Tree Inventory Report prepared by Carlson McCain dated June 15, 2018 identifies 1,151 significant trees on site and per Sheet L1, 415 existing trees will remain. The Tree Preservation Plan identifies the basic use area and environmentally sensitive areas. There are 201 trees within these areas proposed for removal. This requires 138 replacement trees for mitigation. The developer and Environmental Coordinator determined the best location for replacement trees along trail corridors and open space areas. The Environmental Coordinator also reviewed the Tree Preservation Plan and made suggestions for removal of hazardous or unhealthy trees. There are 14 non-significant trees proposed for removal. No mitigation is required for these trees. Landscaping Boulevard trees are required at the rate of one (1) tree per lot frontage for single family. There are 61 single family lots requiring 66 boulevard trees. There are 84 boulevard trees proposed which is compliant with the ordinance. Open area landscaping standards required 1 large tree and 3 large shrubs per 2,000 sf. Per the Landscape Plan, there is 432, 506 sf of open area requiring 216 overstory trees and 661 large shrubs. Sheet L1 indicates 415 existing trees plus an additional 216 open area trees and 661 shrubs which is compliant with the ordinance. Special attention has been made to create a landscape buffer along the west side of the development abutting the residential properties along Wood Duck Trail.