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Highpointe Crossing - 2298 Inwood Ave N – Lake Elmo – Preliminary Plat Narrative <br />June 7, 2024 <br />Page 15 <br /> <br />15 <br /> <br />this property. Braun stated that it is unlikely that there will be significant Karst and that <br />if found there is adequate soil cover to any bedrock layer. <br /> <br />• Tree Inventory <br />o We have completed a tree inventory. 78 total trees and 40 qualifying trees were <br />identified. Their locations and numbers are shown on our plans. We are removing <br />under 5% of the existing trees (inches), well below the removal threshold required by <br />the City’s Tree Preservation code. <br /> <br />• Wells <br />o There are two known wells on the property. Both are shown on the plans. Well #1 has <br />been sealed and Well # 2 will be sealed with development work since the homestead in <br />connected to City water. <br /> <br />• Slope Analysis <br />o A slope analysis was included within our sketch plan submittal. We are designing our <br />plan in a way to best work within the existing topography while creating beautiful <br />marketable homesites. <br /> <br />• County Road 13 <br />o Included in our submittal is a letter from Washington County containing their initial <br />review of our first concept (different from the sketch plan reviewed by the Council). <br />Their comments in summary were: <br />▪ Ideally place the CR 13 access near the center of the property – center location <br />shown on plans <br />▪ Show trail access to CR 13 on the plans – Shown on plans <br />▪ They will require full turn lanes from CR 13 <br />▪ We will need access and utility permits – will complete with final construction <br />plans <br /> <br />• Powerline Easement <br />o As you can see from the aerial included on the first page there are Xcel Energy Power <br />lines that bifurcate the property. These are located in a 125’ easement as shown on the <br />plans. We are staying within the rights of our easement and are also in communication <br />with Xcel Energy concerning work within the easement area. We will be submitting our <br />plans for their review concurrent with the City’s review. <br /> <br />J - Development Plan Details <br />• Lot Sizes and Setbacks <br />o The homesites themselves have been kept smaller. The setbacks are generally <br />consistent with the OP zoning. Reducing the lot sizes provided the additional density