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Page 6 Shoreland The applicant, Staff, and the DNR have been discussing the boundary of the Ordinary High Water (OHW) of Rice Lake which is 922.5. The information that has been provided indicates that this property is not within the Shoreland Overlay District. The Shoreland Overlay District has additional regulations in regards to lot size and impervious surface. Staff will continue to work with the applicant and the DNR on the boundary location. If it is determined that the property is within the Shoreland Overlay District, the request and the plans may change. Development Phasing The applicant is proposing to construct the development in three phases. The phasing plan the applicant provided shows the phasing generally starting from the north along Goodview Avenue and heading east. The first phase would be in 2020 and include the platting of 33 lots with access off of Goodview Avenue. As development continues eastward on the site in later phases of the development, a connection will be made to Egg Lake Road (CSAH 8). The property is also proposed to be graded in two phases. The applicant shall revised the phasing plan to include all improvements, such as stormwater ponds. Landscaping/ Signage The applicant has provided a full landscape plan. According to Section 90-181 Landscaping, each home site shall have two deciduous shade trees maintained in the front yard. The applicant is proposing to preserve some stands of trees that are currently on the property in the outlots. The landscape plan shows boulevard trees along the streets outside of the right-of-way. The applicant is also proposing to have one tree in the front yard of all lots. The trees and landscaping proposed to be installed with the development is approximately 208 trees. Staff recommends the applicant include additional coniferous (evergreen) trees along the south side of Lot 20, Block 4, to provide a buffer from Egg Lake Road (CSAH 8). The plan also shows a landscaped entrance from Goodview Avenue North including a monument sign. Staff recommends additional landscaping at the entrance off of Goodview Avenue creating a defined main entrance into the development. There is enough space on the plan to include additional landscaping. The applicant is proposing a monument sign, but the design of the sign is not proposed at this time. The monument sign location, design, and landscaping, shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to installation. The monument sign shall meet all ordinance standards. It's in staff's opinion that the applicant has done generally a good job with the landscape plan and the preservation of the trees. Staff recommends: • The applicant shall include additional coniferous (evergreen) trees along the south side of Lot 20, Block 4, to provide a buffer from Egg Lake Road (CSAH 8). • The applicant shall include additional landscaping at the entrance off of Goodview Avenue creating a defined main entrance into the development.