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• Planning Commission Report Silver Lake Commons Amended Development Review Planning Case No. 487-97 and 504-97 • September 3, 1997 Page 4 Landscape Plan: The previous landscape plans submitted by the applicant had been reviewed Rick Wriskey, Mounds View's City Forester. Mr. Wriskey indicated that the plans are acceptable, but did recommend that any trees to be preserved be fenced during construction. Care must be taken to protect the area surrounding each tree equal to its dripline. No heavy machinery or equipment shall enter within these areas so as to protect fragile root systems. The applicant shall provide a revised landscape plan prior to City Council action on this request that incorporates tree plantings and shrubs adjacent to the city-owned property to create a screen between the townhomes and whatever use is developed on the City-owned property. In addition, a note should be added to the site plan that states"all non-landscaped pervious surface areas to be sodded" No seeded areas will be allowed. Utilities and Easements: There are water and sewer lines in both Eastwood Road and Highway 10, therefore utilities are available to the site. Easements for utilities and drainage would be dedicated to the City via the minor subdivision process. If the City Engineer recommends that on-site ponding or retention areas be used to handle drainage run-off, these areas shall also be dedicated to the City as a perpetual easement to guarantee future drainage is accommodated. The Fire Marshal has • recommended that a fire hydrant be located somewhere on the property. Other Site Considerations: • The chain link fence that had been proposed along Eastwood Road shall be moved to follow the new property line between the townhomes lot and the City-owned parcel. The applicant will need to show how this fence will be tied in to the south end of the proposed six-unit townhome building. • Consideration should be given to entering into an easement with the neighboring property (currently the City) to allow for a pedestrian access to Eastwood Road at the northeast corner of the property similar to what was proposed in the original site plan. Minor Subdivision Analysis: Process: The minor subdivision process, as defined in Section 1201.03 and described in Chapter 1202, is required in this situation to combine the two vacant parcels south of the existing apartments into one parcel for tax purposes and to eliminate the interior lot line. Because the two lots are less • than two acres total, a major subdivision is not needed. To record the minor subdivision with the County, a Certificate of Survey drafted by registered land surveyor is needed.