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SUBDIVISIONS "' § 26-158 (b) Based upon the necessity to control and maintain certain sensitive areas, the city shall determine whether such protection will be accomplished through lot enlargement and redesign or dedication of those sensitive areas in the form of outlots. (c) In general, measures of protection shall include design solutions which allow for construction and grading involving a minimum of alteration to sensitive areas. Such measures, when deemed appropriate by the city, may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) The establishment of easements and/or outlots over wetlands, drainageways and watercourses. (2) The implementation of flood control measures. (3) The enlargement of lots or redesign of the subdivision. (4) The submission of a tree preservation plan subject to the review of the planning commission and the approval of the city council. (5) The use of appropriate erosion control measures subject to approval by the director of public works. (6) Soil testing to determine the ability of the proposed subdivision to support development. (7) The limitation of development on slopes steeper than 3:1. (8) Struchire conformance to the natural limitations presented by the topography and soil so as to create the least potential of soil erosion. (Code 1976, § 14-936) Sec. 26-158. mark and trail dedication requirements. (a) As a. prerequisite to subdivision approval, subdividers shall dedicate land for parks, playgrounds, public open spaces and trails and/or shall make a cash contribution to the city's park fund and trail fund, as provided by this section. (b) Land shall be reasonably suitable for its intended use and shall be at a location convenient to the people to be served. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed park and recreation areas shall include size, shape, topography, geology, hydrology, tree cover, access and location. Land with dead trees, trash, junk, pollutants and unwanted structures is not acceptable. (c) The parks and recreation commission shall recormnend to the city council the land and/or cash contribution requirements for proposed subdivisions. (d) Any increase in density of subdivisions shall be reviewed by the parks and recreation commission for reconsideration of park land and/or cash contribution requirements. (e) When a proposed park, playground, recreation area, trail or other public ground has been indicated in the city's official map or comprehensive plan and is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision, it shall be designated as such on the plat and shall be conveyed to the city. Supp No. 12 26:39 St. Louis Park City Code