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2 The amendment also includes shifting a 1.06 acre private park to the south, improving connectivity to the trail system and open space area. LANDSCAPE PLAN The revised landscape plan does not include any significant changes, aside from the addition of approximately 2.7 acres of open space. This area will be seeded with Mn DOT 35-641, a mesic prairie seed mix. Trees will be preserved along the east perimeter of the site heading from the northeast corner to a point even with the southern tip of Pond 1100. These trees will require tree protection fence. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the Watermark PUD Amendment #4 Preliminary Plat be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council with the following comments: 1. All trees added to Outlot E should be changed to fire-tolerant species to allow for future management of native plant areas with fire. Plants within the HOA park area can remain as is because the area will be sodded. 2. For all trees to be preserved, tree protection fence should be installed in accordance with the City Tree Protection Fence detail. This pertains to the line of trees on the east perimeter heading from the northeast corner of the site to the southern tip of Pond 1100. 3. Tree protection fence should be shown on the Preliminary Grading and Erosion Control Plan (sheets 35 and 42) and future grading plans. 4. Silt fence is shown for perimeter control along the east perimeter. Biologs should be used for perimeter control along the east tree line heading from the northeast corner of the site south to the a point even with the southern tip of Pond 1100. This will minimize impact to the tree roots. 5. Native seeded areas must meet City Native Plant Establishment Requirements. This should be noted in the Site Landscape Plan Details (Sheet L6). 6. Three crabapples in the right of way in front of Block 28, lots 3 and 4, should be switched to a single boulevard tree.