05-12-25 - Council Meeting Agenda

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minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity, and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. A tree survey was performed that identified: April 2025- PUD Preliminary Plan and Preliminary Plat Total Trees Surveyed 6009 Trees Removed (BUA) 2234 Trees Removed (non-BUA) 1262 Trees Preserved 2375 Mitigation Trees Required 292 The majority of trees on site are aspen with a mix of birch, oak, maple, and red pine. As discussed at the October 2024 meeting the applicant is proposing to dedicate approximately 34 acres of open space for tree preservation and future management. The applicant agrees to plant a minimum of 3 trees per lot throughout the development. One boulevard tree is required per lot. Staff will work with the developer on the two remaining trees to ensure that there isn't conflict with infrastructure and overplanting. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards have been met with the dedication of open space for preservation. Open Areas Landscape Standards The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 large tree and 2 large shrubs per 2500 sf. Topsoil salvaged from the area prior to construction will be spread over the new ponds and open space. The established seed bank should provide native species to thrive along with native seed mix. To allow sunlight and promote growth of the existing rare and unique species onsite, minimal tree planting is being requested throughout the open space. Sparce plantings of oaks will be planted within open space areas adjacent to the stormwater ponds. A revised landscape plan will be required detailing location and species. No planting within the existing pipeline easement and proposed storm sewer pipe locations are allowed. Rare, Unique, or Significant Resources 12