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Mr. Jim DeBenedet
Stevens Engineers, Inc.
1301 Coulee Road
Hudson, WI 54016
RE: Oak Park Heights - East Oaks PUD
FILE NO: 798.02 - 93.06
Dear Mr. DeBenedet:
As a follow -up to your correspondence and our conversations related
to the East Oaks PUD approvals, I have reviewed the revised plans
that have been submitted and forward the following comments:
1. The revised snow removal plan is adequately detailed and
provides the information required. It is assumed the
provisions of the plan will be outlined in the revised
Homeowners Association Declaration of Covenants.
2. The cash park dedication fee of $10,400 will be payable at the
time of finalization of the development agreement.
3. Utility plans have been reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer.
4. The City Engineer had expressed a concern in his 6 January
letter about the retaining wall proposed within Lots 21 and
22. This matter should be resolved before finalization of the
development agreement.
5. The redesigned driveway configuration for Lots 21 and 22 are
found to be acceptable.
6. A final plat has not been submitted for review. The plat will
need to be completed and approved before finalization of the
development agreement.
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Mr. Jim DeBenedet
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7. It is staff's understanding that the Council approved the
project with the allowance for two -story buildings on only
those lots that comply with the height requirement of the PUD.
Two -story buildings in this project would most likely be
limited to Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12.
8. A signage plan has not been submitted and will be required if
signage is to be placed on site.
9. Our office has not received a copy of the access permit from
MnDOT if one has been issued. The permit will be required
before finalization of the final plat and development
contract.
10. The landscape plan provides minimal detail related to an
inventory of existing trees or trees that will be saved. The
plan does not comply with condition 10 which specifies a
requirement of complete screening along the east property line
by utilizing trees and /or berming. A more detailed plan for
the east property line will be required before finalization of
the development contract.
The use of a combination of Maple, Ash and Oak is not
recommended for boulevard trees because of the differing
growth rates. A combination of Norway Maple, Locust or other
varieties specified by the City Forester may be more
appropriate. Other elements of the landscape plan appear to
be adequate.
If you have any questions or comments about the project approval,
please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
Scott Richards
Senior Planner
pc: LaVonne Wilson
Mark Vierling
Joe Anderlik
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