20230426 Environmental Board Packet Combined

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8 Sod and Ground Cover Standards All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have a minimum depth of 4 inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Seed may b e provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to natural areas or wetlands. The Turf Establishment Plan calls for Mn DOT 32-261 for the infiltration basins and Mn DOT 25-131, a low-maintenance, salt, shade, and drought tolerant mix for the rest of the turf on site. Mn DOT 32-261 should be changed to Mn DOT 33-261. 6 inches of topsoil are planned for all turf establishment areas. Category 3 erosion control blanket is noted for the areas with steeper slopes on the east portion of the site. This should be updated to reflect the 2020 Mn DOT specifications to ensure that there is no confusion. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. Lighting The purpose of the lighting requirements in the Zoning Code is to reduce light pollution, promote energy conservation, and increase night time safety, utility, security, and productivity. Lighting is reviewed by the City Planner. Per Section 1007.043(6)(d), no light source shall exceed 1.0 foot candle onto right of way or 0.4 foot candle onto adjacent property. Light fixtures are down lit and cutoff as required by city code. Recycling Applicant is planning to construct an enclosure for trash. Staff recommends verifying that the enclosure is properly sized to also accommodate a recycling dumpster. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat for Milestones Addition and Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Lil Explorers Childcare Center be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council with the following comments: