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The plan is also subject to review and approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Tree Preservation: A tree inventory has been submitted but a tree preservation plan is needed. The Environmental Specialist is working out the new requirements with the developer. A tree preservation plan shall be completed and reviewed prior to City Council review of the preliminary plat. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD The Environmental Board reviewed several concept plans. At the April 30 meeting, the Environmental Board saw the concept for the plan being reviewed now. Their recommendations simply echoed their comments on the first plan. The "preservation area" referred to is a centeral area previously proposed to have a covenant over it to prevent homeowners from cutting trees. This is still possible, if the developer wants to include this in the private covenants. Most of the other recommendations are part of standard requirements. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL • Staff recommends approval of the project with the following conditions attached: • 1. The applicant shall examine the readjustment of lot widths in Block 1 to increase lot areas as much as possible and move the house pad on Lot 1 to the south, away from the powerline. A revised preliminary plat showing this change shall be submitted prior to City Council review of the preliminary plat/general development plan. 2. Comments in the City Engineer memo of June 30, 2003 shall be addressed to his satisfaction. 3. If an area identification monument sign is planned, plans for the sign location, ownership, and maintenance must be submitted for City review and approval prior to City Council review of the preliminary plat/general development plan. 4. Right of way shall be dedicated to Anoka County for Hodgson Road to total 60 feet from centerline. The remaining land along the 208 feet of internal road shall be dedicated to the City for right of way. 5. A tree preservation plan shall be completed and reviewed prior to City Council review of the preliminary plat. 6. A native seed mix shall be used in ponding and wetland areas. 7. A cul de sac shall be constructed with the greatest possible radius at the north end of the internal road on the west side of the project. 8. Park dedication shall be $93,240 less the agreed -upon value of a trail dedication along the northern edge of the site. This shall be clarified prior to final plat approval. 9. A permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be obtained prior to final plat approval. 10. Existing onsite septic systems and wells shall be properly abandoned according to law.