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8 <br />23 of the tree removals are in the Basic Use Area (BUA). 8 of these are in <br />Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) and will require mitigation at a rate of one tree <br />planted for four removed. 15 of the 23 trees in the BUA are in non-ESA and will not <br />require mitigation. <br /> <br />One tree planned for removal is in non-BUA and non-ESA. This tree will require <br />mitigation at a one to one ratio. <br /> <br />Overall, for the 24 removals, 3 mitigation trees will be required. These trees must be <br />have been added to the Landscape Plan. <br /> <br />Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards have not been met. <br /> <br />Open Areas Landscape Standards <br /> <br />Open areas standards do not apply to single family residential lots. <br /> <br />Buffer and Screen Standards <br /> <br />The purpose of this requirement is to separate and buffer different land use types, <br />screen roads and parking, and screen utility and loading areas. The project property and <br />surrounding properties are zoned R1, so buffer and screen standards do not apply. <br /> <br />Canopy Cover <br /> <br />Canopy cover standards to not apply to single family residential development. <br /> <br />Foundation Landscaping <br /> <br />Foundation landscaping standards do not apply to single family residential <br />development. <br /> <br />Sod and Ground Cover Standards <br /> <br />All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have <br />a minimum depth of 4 inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Seed <br />may be provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to <br />natural areas or wetlands. <br /> <br />Mn DOT seed mix (33-261) is noted in the details for the stormwater basin. The ground <br />cover types must be have been added to the Landscape Plan. <br /> <br />Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) <br />