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Platuxi�zg Commission 4i1-97: O'N�iI Properiy Mareh �, i 997 Pag� 14 neighborhood. The size o�the sfiorm drairis r�eeds ta be upgraded or a parallel line tnstalled so water is diverted before it reaches the s�orzrz drai� in County I�oad I-i2. � Soils The 19i9 Cocnprehensive Plan inctudes a map showing soi� suitability for development (see Attachrnenf 8). The soils on the O'Neil property are ciassified as having moderate limitations, in the area proposed for development, and severe limitations where the wetiand is located. Approximately three-faurths of 1VTounds View is in ihe maderate caiegory, According to th� plan, "most development can occur withoui complex erosio� or slope problems" in tlus category. VUe would recamrnend that soil iesting be done at the developmen� piar� stage oz�ly if determined necessary by the City Engineer. � Vegetation Stafihas walked the site with City Forester Rick Wriskey to evaluate the e�sting vegetation. The primary vegetation is oak woodland. There have been two areas along County Road H2 affected by oak wilt (across from 2456 and 24b8 H2), both of which have been treated. Further treatrnent may 6� needed this summer. Mr. Wriskey felt the best way to screer� the development was to leave #he woods in place in the buffer area. He did not recorrxmend interplanting of evergreens because they would not get enough light. He made a very strong recommendation that any wooded areas to be preser°ved be fenced during consiruction so no equipment is used or parked within the area. There is a large open a.rea between the two detention ponds where tre�s could be added. Ai1r. Wriskey recommended ha.rdwoQds be planted rather than evergreens to keep #he look of the siie natural. The vegetation west ofDonatelle's for approximately 75-100 feet is scr�ab and is no loss if it is cleared. Comments on the proposed landscaping for the development portion of the site would be made at the development pIan stage. Traffic and Access: The project will take access from Highway 10 at approximately midway between Lang Lake Road and County Road H2. At this time, #he access is proposed as right-in, right-out due to restrictions established by ihe Mirmesota Department of Transporration (MnDOT} on access to I3ighway 10. MnUOT does not have access control in this section of Highway 10 which means they have to grant at leasi one access to the O'Neil groperty, but they a.re opposed at this time to a mediarz break to allow a full movement intersection, or to the addition of a traffic signa,I betweerz Long Lalce �Zoad a�nd Couniy Road H2. Access to the site from Lon� Lake Road is constrained by th� wetland, and from County Road H2 by neighborhood opposiiion. A tra#iac st�.ady has been prepared %r this project and included in your packet (tlttac�nent 7). Th� study calculates daily trips gener�ted and evening pea.lc hour trips g�nez°ated (see page 6). The analysis focuses on the evening weekday peak hour, since ihe combined