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Plan Evaluation: Ordinances 1. Landscaping Plan Proposal . Vegetation Plan: Thc vegetation/landscaping plan, a detailed list of the plantings and an estimatcd cost of the proposcd plantings is in Attachmcnt 3B-4. The applicant is proposing to use 25 different types of trees, plants, and bushcs for a total of 184 plantings at an estimatcd cost of $19, 107.40. To help visualize the landscaping plan, the applicant has submitted pictures and information about each type of plant that is proposed to be used on the property, The vcgctation plan includes a mixture oftrces, large and small shmbs, flowcrs, and vines, Thc applicant will also be rcstoring thc shoreline vegetation. They are currently working with the Rice Creck Watershed District (RCWD) to select the appropriate types of plants. A list of plant options for along thc shorelinc is included with this report (Attachmcnt 3B-2), A final review from the RCWD was not available in time for the printing of this report. Retaining Wall: Due to the steep hillside, the applicant is proposing to construct a four foot high retaining wall along the property line facing Lake Johanna Blvd, The applicant has submitted two different pictures of rctaining walls that may be used on the property (Attachmcnt 3B-I), Trces and bushes in front of the retaining walls would screen much of thc wall from the lakc. Two types of vines would also be uscd to scrcen the walls and provide additional vcgetation on the propcI1y, There arc two other four foot high retaining walls proposcd tor the propcrty, Onc of the . rctaining walls is located on thc northwestern part ofthc propcrty, Thc othcr rctaining wall is locatcd near the southeastern corner of the proposcd dwelling. Rain Gardcn/Stormwater Atanagemem: The proposal includes a rain garden to trcat and store on-site stormwater (Attachment 3B-4), The rain garden is located immcdiately west of thc retaining wall and is filled with plants appropriatc for a rain garden, Thc Rice Creek Watershed District is revicwing the application to ensure that the rain gardcn is sutlicient for runoff on the propcrty, Therc was no stormwater treatment on the property prior to this proposal. There is an existing pipe along the northern edge of thc lot in a utility eascment that carrics stonmvater from Fairvicw Avenue to Lake Johanna, This pipe was not damaged in thc clearing and will rcmain in place. Erosion Control: The City and the Rice crcek Watcrshed District (RCWD) monitor crosion control on thc property (Attachmcnt 3B-4). The proposed rain gardcn and landscaping will crcate natural erosion control measures and help stabilizc the hillside. The RcWD is reviewing thc building and rain garden proposal. As noted above, there was no storm water Ci~l' ofArdcl/ /fills Plal/ning COli/mission ".-feeling/in- OClober 4, ]006 \:;\f.:tro,ineT.II.I';cm!enhills\P!anning:P!anning Ca'\"cs:!006\Oo-O!8 Ngo Site I'!an Rc\'icl1' (PF..VD!NG) '(191306 -PC /'(J)()!'I - .\go Sitl' I'!an . NI.'\'il'\I',do(' })llge 4 of 7