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5. All existing and proposed features such as buildings, structures, parking areas, pervious and impervious pavement,
<br />signs, fences, walls, enclosures, natural features, grading, property lines, easements, utilities, and driveways shall
<br />shall be clearly shown on the plans.
<br />6. Seeding, sodding, and ground cover materials shall be identified in the landscaping plan with hatching.
<br />7. Provisions for irrigation and other water supplies. A watering plan and schedule shall be provided for all areas
<br />where an irrigation system is not included.
<br />8. Elevation view, details, and cross-sections of all required screening.
<br />9. City standard plan notes and planting details, ands well as any additional project specific planting instructions and
<br />notes.
<br />10. Topsoil preservation plan that includes: stockpile location, calculations that a sufficient amount of topsoil will be set
<br />aside to restore the site with a depth of four (4) inches, erosion control requirements, and a soil report prepared by an
<br />independent party verifying topsoil borrow meets or has been altered to meet the composition requirements of
<br />Minnesota Department of Transportation MN DOT Specification 3877 as modified to contain no less than than 6%
<br />organic matter.
<br />b) Design considerations. The following design concepts and requirements shall be considered when developing a landscape
<br />plan.
<br />1. To the maximum extent possible, the landscape plan shall incorporate, preserve and protect, existing significant
<br />trees and other healthy, non-invasive vegetation on the site.
<br />2. Landscaped areas should be of adequate size to allow for healthy plant growth, to a typical mature size without
<br />impeding on roads, walks, trails, buildings or other areas needed for service access or public safety. Planting areas
<br />should provide adequate areas for plant maintenance.
<br />3. A variety of trees and shrubs should be used to provide visual interest year -round. No more than 25 percent of the
<br />required number of trees and shrubs may consist of any one taxonomic genus. A minimum of 25 percent of the
<br />required number of trees shall be deciduous shade trees, and a minimum of 25 percent shall be coniferous trees.
<br />Ornamental trees may be used when applied towards landscaping requirements. However, the number of trees shall
<br />not exceed 15 percent of the required amount.
<br />4. Final slopes greater than 3:1 will not be permitted without special treatment such as terracing, retaining walls,
<br />erosion control blankets, or special ground covers.
<br />5. All plant materials, except trees planted per the tree replacement schedule, shall meet the following minimum size
<br />standards in Table 6-1. Trees planted per the tree replacement schedule shall meet the minimum requirements
<br />outlined in Lake Elmo Code Section 105.12.470(c)(8)d.
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<br />Table 6-1: Minimum Size Standards for Landscape Materials
<br />Plant Type Minimum Size at Planting **
<br />Trees:
<br />Evergreen 6 feet in height
<br />Deciduous--shade 2.5 inches caliper, measured six inches from base
<br />Deciduous--ornamental 2 inches caliper, measured six inches from base
<br />Shrubs:
<br />Evergreen # five container*
<br />Deciduous # five container*
<br />Shrubs used for screening (evergreen or deciduous) # five container*
<br />* Approximately five gallons.
<br />** See American Standards for Nursery Stock, ANSI 260.1 -2004 for exact specifications.
<br />* This table and its requirements do not apply to the tree replacement schedule.
<br />6. As an alternative to the minimum standards for landscape materials, a landscape plan prepared by a qualified
<br />professional certifying that said plan will meet the intent of this section may be submitted.
<br />7. As a general rule, tTrees should must be planted a minimum of ten feet away from all utilities including water and
<br />sewer stubs, and when any underground infrastructure is present below grade unless approved by the cCity. No
<br />plantings may be placed in or within 5 feet of a drainage and utility easement, unless approved through the
<br />landscaping plan by the Public Works Director or the City Engineer.
<br />c) Landscaping of setback areas. All required setbacks not occupied by buildings, parking, paths or plazas shall be landscaped
<br />with turf grass, native grass, trees, shrubs, vines, perennial flowering plants, and surrounding pervious ground cover.
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