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9 <br /> <br /> <br />Sod and Ground Cover Standards <br /> <br />All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have a <br />minimum depth of 4 inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Seed may be <br />provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to natural areas or <br />wetlands. <br /> <br />The Turf Establishment Plan calls for Mn DOT 32-261 for the infiltration basins and Mn DOT <br />25-131, a low-maintenance, salt, shade, and drought tolerant mix for the rest of the turf on site. <br />Mn DOT 32-261 should be changed to Mn DOT 33-261. <br /> <br />Six (6) inches of topsoil are planned for all turf establishment areas. <br /> <br />Category 3 erosion control blanket is noted for the areas with steeper slopes on the east portion <br />of the site. This should be updated to reflect the 2020 Mn DOT specifications to ensure that <br />there is no confusion. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. <br /> <br />Sod and ground cover standards have been met. <br /> <br />Signage <br /> <br />A separate Sign Permit Application with detailed sign information is required for any <br />permanent or temporary signage. <br /> <br />Impervious Surface Coverage <br /> <br />The allowed maximum impervious surface coverage per lot in the GB, General Business <br />District is 75%. Per Sheet C2.1, Site Plan, Lot 1 has 52% impervious surface and is compliant. <br /> <br />Traffic Study <br /> <br />In August 2020, Anoka County Highway Department completed a CSAH 23 Preliminary <br />Traffic Analysis from Lexington Avenue to Main Street. The analysis included the intersection <br />of CSAH 23 and Apollo Drive. The intersection currently operates at a Level of Service (LOS) <br />D and is expected to operate the same in 2040. Per the applicant’s narrative, the daycare <br />typically has 150 cars in the morning and 150 cars in the afternoon during pick up and drop off. <br />Drop off/Pick Up occurs typically from 7-8:30AM and 4-6PM. <br /> <br />CSAH 12 (Apollo Drive) is an A-Minor Expander County road. Lilac Street west of the site is a <br />Major Collector road. Lilac Street south of the development is a local road. The exiting road <br />system can accommodate the traffic generated by the daycare. <br /> <br />Staff Comments: <br /> <br />1. The applicant shall provided a Level of Service analysis of the Apollo Drive (CSAH 12) <br />and Lilac Street intersection with the final plat submittals. The analysis should shall <br />included existing and proposed conditions. Per the Traffic Impact Analysis, all