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, According to the l3achman's Online Plant, Tree, and Shrub library, the proposed winter berry bushes generally range from two to four feet in height and the Isanti dogwoods generally . range from five to six fed in height at maturity. Although the applicant has stated that the proposed path and dock may not be installed immediately, the location for a future path and dock is included on the plan. Addit ional Modifications: Since the last Planning Commission meeting, the applicant has consulted with an arborist and an additional landscaper to provide more guidance for the landscaping plan. As noted in the applicant's letter, a concern was raised that there the proposed vegetation may be overcrowded, which could compromise the survival of some of the vegetation. As described above, the plan docs include three fewer black hills spruce trees. The wclchi juniper, which was located between the dwelling and the sidewalk, is shown but is not labeled on the modified plan. However, the plan still includes twenty new trees that range in height from twenty to sixty feet at maturity. Staff is concerned that the size of the trees may be on the too small when planted. Therel(xe, Staff is recommending the following conditions regarding the proposed trees: I. The black hills spruce trees shall be at least eight feet tall upon planting. 2. The sienna glen maple tree shall be at least three caliper inches upon planting. 3. The velvet pillar crabapple shall be at least 2.5 caliper inches upon planting. As mentioned above, the landscaping plan now shows three existing trees that are near the . property line but on the property to the north, and four trees that are near the shoreline. While the locations of the trees and shrubs are shown on the modified plan, the exact location of each perennial has been removed tJ'om the plan. Although the plan still includes the general locations for the perennials, it was felt that showing the exact location of each perennial may be unnecessarily strict since it could lead to placing plants in less than ideal locations once the landscaping plan is implemented. The planting list does still include the overall number of perennials that arc to be planted. Stall is not generally concerned with the removal of this pmticular detail related to the location of the perennials; however, the City will still expect that the full number perennials on the planting list will be planted and maintained in the areas indicated on the plan. The proposed trees, shrubs, and bushes are the anchors of the project, and those locations should remain on the plan and should be planted in the proposed locations. Finally, the planting list indicates that mulch will be used in the landscaping. While mulch can help reduce erosion and help stabilize the ground, the color of the mulch should not Cify (~(A/'dr:n Hills Planning Commission A,fr:eling/o/' No I 'L'III her I, ]()(J6 \\.l!Clro-i",'I.lIs!lIrclellhillsiPfanllillg'I'faf/l1illg Cases;:!(}(t(>'(l6-028 :Vgo Sill' Plall RCl'i('\t' (pENr>fN(;)!l1I!3U{j . f'(' report - Ngo Silt' Plan . Rt'\.'lt'\l'.(/IJ(" Page 4 of 8