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• Greenspace buffering is an important design element for new development along the border with existing neighborhoods such as Woodridge Estates and Rohavic Oaks. A 50 foot wide buffer of existing trees along the west lot line abutting Woodridge Estates will be preserved. The property owner at 253 Woodridge Lane noted the buffer behind his parcel tapers from 40 ft to 6 ft. After grading and installation of road improvements, staff and the developer will work with the property owners of 251 and 253 Woodridge to provide acceptable landscape and fence screening from the private commercial road. A triangulated row of coniferous trees will be planted on the west side of Gateway Drive along the rear lot lines of 255 Woodridge Lane and 255 Ash Street to provide screening from the commercial road. A screen of lilac bushes will be planted at the northwest corner of the site adjacent to the dry stormwater pond. An existing row of 12'+ tall pine trees will be preserved at the west end of the cottage home private cul de sac as well as additional coniferous trees. Along the north property line adjacent to the Rohavic Oaks neighborhood, the cottage homes will be setback a minimum of 30 ft. The landscape plans have been revised to include a 6 foot high wood privacy fence along the lot line. Trees and landscaping are also proposed in the 30 foot buffer. A 40 foot wide berm and landscape buffer is also provided in the cottage home neighborhood adjacent to CSAH 49 (Hodgson Road). The plan has been revised to include a year round continuous screen on top of the berm. Municipal Utilities • All new development must have sanitary sewer and water service. Possible exceptions prior to the availability of utilities include renovation of existing structures if the building code allows it without utilities. However, the preference is for all uses in the study area to have municipal utilities. The entire Lyngblomsten senior living community, cottage homes, restaurant and commercial development will be served by municipal utilities. • Several options exist for utility service, as described in this study document. West of Hodgson, the preference is for connection to the Woodridge Lane sanitary sewer. City watermain and sanitary sewer force main will be extended from Woodridge Lane through a 20 foot wide utility easement obtained by the City over 255 Ash Street, 275 Ash Street (now owned by Lyngblomsten) and a portion of the old 49 Club. A lift station is also being constructed. A 12" watermain extends down the public road and 8" watermain serves the cottage homes, senior living community and commercial areas. The 4" sanitary sewer has been revised to an 8" sanitary sewer main to service the area. 13