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Integra Homes Report November 15, 2006 Page 2 Access and fire prevention: There is only one access in and out of the development, which is onto County Road 10. The roads within the development are private roads named Knollwood Court and Knollwood Way, and will be privately maintained. The 22 feet and 25 feet road widths are acceptable to the Fire Marshall, and four fire hydrants will be located throughout the site. Although because fire access completely around a few of the buildings is limited, sprinkler systems will be required in buildings 2,3 and 5, Building Design and Materials: The plans indicate that the units will be two-story with tuck-under two car garages. The builder has not yet finalized the floor plans, but the interior finished square footage would be at least 1800 square feet per unit. The building elevations show a mix of siding styles with stone and/or brick accents on the exterior of the buildings. Snow Storage: There is limited space on the site in which snow may be plowed and piled in the winter. If the plowed snow reduces parking on the site or detracts from the general appearance of the site, the property owner will be responsible for off-site snow removal. Landscaping Plan: This site is mostly tree covered, but will be cleared for grading and construction. The City Forester has walked the property and determined that there were no trees with significant value worth saving. The Forester has reviewed the landscape plan, and is generally satisfied with what is proposed. The plan includes vegetation around the entire site, along with a six-foot privacy fence along part of the west side of the property in order to offer some additional screening for the neighboring home. The entire site will be sodded and landscaped after construction is completed. The following species have been proposed for the site, although the City Forester has recommended some plant changes: • Frontyard Linden • Black Hills Spruce • Scotch Pine • Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry • Prairiefire Crab • Miss Kim Lilac • Green Mountain Maple • River Birch • Autumn Purple Ash • Quaking Aspen • Swamp White Oak • Japanese Tree Lilac Signage: According to Chapter 1008 of the City Code, this development is permitted a maximum 32 square feet of ground monument signage (excluding the sign base) plus an additional 64 square feet of building mounted signage. Staff will review all signage permits to ensure consistency with the City Code relating to signage. Lighting: Since the plan shows only one streetlight in the middle of the street circle, a lighting plan will not be required. The applicant has been informed of the City’s minimum requirements regarding glare, light spillage and foot-candle readings. Integra Homes Report November 15, 2006