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Mounds View Planning Commission March 21, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ boulevard would require a permit from the county and alterations to the existing sidewalk would require a permit from the city. Planning Associate Heller indicated the subdivision is subject to a park dedication fee. She stated the fee would be assessed at equal to ten percent of the market value of the land. She explained that to establish market value, staff uses Ramsey County assessed values as the basis for dedication computation. She commented that since there is already one existing home on the property, the park dedication fee would be based on 2/3 of the land value. She stated the dedication fee would be $10,640 and has been communicated to the applicant. Planning Associate Heller stated all utilities on the site would be installed underground, per Section 1203.10 of the Code. She commented the water and sanitary sewer lines are easily accessible. Planning Associate Heller mentioned the amount of traffic generated by an average single-family home is about ten vehicle trips per day, thus, one could expect an additional 20 movements along Long Lake Road as a result of the subdivision. Planning Associate Heller reported the 1.55 acre site is mostly tree covered. She stated the City Forester visited the site last summer and determined there are four or five large red oak trees near the current house that would be worth saving when the new homes are built. She indicated staff recommends that upon each lot’s completion and the house has been constructed, the yard areas be sodded and a minimum of two trees exist in the front yard. She explained the trees could be existing trees or newly planted ones if trees are removed. She stated new trees would be chosen from an approved list by the City Forester. Planning Associate Heller pointed out there are no wetlands identified on the property on the National Wetlands Inventory Map or the City’s official Wetland Zoning Map. She explained that since the property is over one acre in size, the applicant would need to apply for a general storm water permit from the MPCA and contact Rice Creek Watershed District to check on permit requirements. Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that while a public hearing is not required for its action, staff sent notices to property owners within 350 feet of the project area. She indicated no feedback was received. Planning Associate Heller stated staff recommends the Commission review the plans and discuss the proposed preliminary plat. She reported staff review revealed no deficiencies and is recommending approval of the preliminary plat. Chair Stevenson remarked the information packet is laid out well with the photos and graphic details of the lots. Commissioner Meehlhause asked what size homes could be built on the lots.