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February 20, 2018 Page 5 Landscaping: The plan provides a landscaping program exhibit as well as cross sections and the separation of development from existing structures. Some trees are proposed to remain, especially those along the property borders. No trees on the Kenzington property or MPRB property will be removed (there is currently a row of trees along the Kenzington property and street trees along Stinson Parkway). However, most trees within the site are proposed to be removed and replaced. A landscape buffer is proposed along the northern and eastern edge of the property of evergreen trees. Staff finds the landscaping plan satisfactory to meet buffer goals for those edges. Streetscape/Urban Design: The site plan and preliminary plat shows street design, sidewalks and trails incorporated into the project design. Setbacks shown on the site plan have been increased along Stinson to a minimum of 90 feet. Along the alley setbacks are proposed at a minimum of 66 feet and along Kenzington Condos property, a minimum of 65 feet. The revised plan proposes building orientation concentrated much more inside the proposed development, with large setbacks from property boundaries to the north, east, and west. Staff is requesting an evaluation of shifting the development another 20 feet away from the existing Kenzington building since there is a development on the eastern side and not as close on the western side of the development. Trails/Sidewalks: The preliminary plat shows 5‐foot sidewalks integrated into the site design along all internal roads, as well as an 8‐foot sidewalk trail running along the northern site perimeter. While there is an existing sidewalk along both Stinson Blvd and Kenzie Terrace integrated into the project design, there are no proposed enhancements to existing sidewalks. Staff is recommending a 6‐foot sidewalk instead of a 5‐foot sidewalk sitewide. Coordination with the MPRB to improve tripping hazards and Americans with Disabilities Act issues along Stinson Parkway will be required, especially at the intersection of the proposed private street. Public Spaces/Parks: The preliminary site plan includes several private recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, patio, two plazas, and a small dog run. The proposal also includes several indoor private spaces. While all trails are proposed to be privately maintained, they will be open to the public to use. Environmental Assessment Worksheet: A full report was completed for the analysis of the environmental impacts, including infrastructure impacts, contamination, traffic, and permitting required. The traffic report has been updated, per the revised site plan. Detailed information was analyzed, and this report is available on the City’s website, or at City Hall. Environmental (Contamination): There is contamination on the site from the apparent historical spreading of oil on dirt roads for dust control, the location of a former dry cleaner on the Bremer site, Building C 238 (underground) 218 2.03 TOTAL 407 stalls 286 stalls 693 total 59