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• • • Saddle Club November 8, 2000 page 3 Utilities The connection to Kildeer Drive also allows for connection to utilities there. Utilities do not exist in Old Birch St. To bring them down Old Birch would add cost that cannot be supported by the project, according to the developer. As with all developments, the City will prepare a feasibility study for utility service. Parks and Trails The City park plan does not envision a park on this site. However, the plan includes a trail across the site. A trail could be accommodated within a wooded corridor between the wetlands and the southern borders of the lots. Such a trail could connect to the D Erickson or Oaks of Lino neighborhoods, either along the roadway or an existing trail segment. Natural Features Of the 39+ acres, about 15 acres is wetland. Most of the wetlands are on the southwestern portion, with more along the east side and some in the north central area. The wetlands include and are surrounded by heavy forestation. It is probable that some of the area shown as wetland is actually upland, but it is inaccessible except if crossing wetlands. A site visit discovered an area of historic oak savannah in the south and south eastern portion of the site, near lots 22 -25. Open Space The developer proposes to keep a large proportion of the property in common open space. In discussions to date, the open space would be owned by a homeowners' association and protected by a conservation easement. The details of this arrangement would need to be worked out. Environmental Board At its October 25 meeting, the Environmental Board indicated a desire for fewer lots and more upland preservation. RECOMMENDATION Staff is requesting direction from the Board to guide further discussion of the project design with the developer.