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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -AUGUST 28, 2006 8 . 9_ 10_ . 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. . 16. Landscaping Plan Revisions. The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan for review and approval by the City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits that conforms to the following: a. Additional coniferous trees shall be provided along the west buffer yard of the development to increase screening for the trail and residential properties. b. At least 30 percent of the trees shall be in the 3.5" to 4" caliper range and 20 percent of the trees are in the 4.5" to 5" caliper range. The number of trees in the 2" to 3" caliper range shall not be more than 50 percent of the trees in the landscaping plan. c. The Northwood Red Maple and the Honey Locust to the southeast of unit #1 shall be supplemented with coniferous trees and/or other vegetation to reduce headlight glare from southbound traffic. d. The office condominium association shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping indefinitely. Diseased or dead landscaping shall be replaced within six months. Significant changes to the landscaping plan, as determined by the City Planner, shall require Planning Commission approval. e. The landscaping shall be irrigated_ f. The applicant shall be responsible for replacing any damage to the landscaping on neighboring properties. Landscaping in the right-of-way. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping in the Highway 96 right-of-way. The City shall be provided with a copy of the letter of permission for the landscaping in the Highway 96 right-of-way. If the applicant is unable to obtain permission from Ramsey County to landscape a portion of the Highway 96 right-of-way, the applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan that meets the City's landscape plan requirement within the boundaries of the property. Landscaping Bond. The applicant shall submit a performance bond or other surety acceptable to the City Attorney for all landscaping or screening in the amount of 125 percent of the cost of the materials and installation. The bond shall be provided prior to the issuance of any building permits. Screening. If the landscaping does not provide at least 60 percent coverage as viewed from neighboring residential properties, as determined by the City Planner, the City may require additional landscaping_ Dust and Noise. The applicant shall make reasonable efforts to reduce dust and noise during construction. Construction Activities. The applicant shall comply with Section 630.01 of the City Code limiting construction times to between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on 9:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays_ However, the City shall reserve the right to further limit times in which construction may occur if a complaint is received and the complaint is verified to be a nuisance by the City_ Dumpster Enclosures. The dumpster enclosures shall use Hardie Plank siding that matches the siding ofthe office buildings in place of the proposed stucco. Tree Preservation. The applicant and their contractors shall work with the City Planner and City Forester to save as many existing, healthy, and well placed trees as possible in the areas designated as landscape space.