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• • • 12th and Holly June 13, 2001 Page 3 Transportation and Utilities: Utilities exist in both 12th and Holly, and an extension of utilities down the proposed cul -de -sac is proposed. The water main needs to be looped to 12t1i Street. The utilities plan is subject to City Engineer review and approval. Holly and 12th are both major collector roads. The purpose of major collectors is to channel traffic, and direct access from lots is discouraged. The number of lots fronting on 12th Avenue has been reduced from five lots in the concept plan to one lot in the preliminary plat. The number of lots fronting on Holly Drive has increased from zero to one. The rest of the lots are proposed to front on a new cul -de -sac street. Based on modifications to the plan which reduces the number of accesses staff supports the layout. Parks and Trails: A trail is envisioned along Holly Drive, but has not been designed yet. It has not been decided whether the trail will be on the north or south side of Holly. It will be within the road right -of -way. A trail exists on the east side of 12th Ave. as part of Peregrine Pass. Park dedication for this new development would be cash. Wetlands: Wetlands exist in the north central and southeast portions of the site. Although the boundaries of wetlands are shown on the preliminary plat, a wetland delineation report has been submitted. Rice Creek Watershed District has granted a TWAFAA (tabled with approval for administrative action) for the development. Landscaping and Tree Preservation: The site is a former pine tree plantation. A plan for tree preservation has been submitted. The Environmental Board has suggested that some of the trees might be moved. Because the site is located at the intersection of two collector roads staff will work with the applicants to develop a landscaping plan to provide a buffer between the right -of -way and the homes to be constructed. Environmental Board: The Environmental Board reviewed the project on January 3, 2001. The Environmental Specialist's memo includes the Board's comments. OPTIONS 1. Recommend denial of the preliminary plat due to concerns that have not been adequately addressed. OR 2. Approve the preliminary plat application subject to the following conditions: a) Grading and Utility plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. b) Existing structures shall be removed from the property.