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Elk l~iver City Council Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 14 6.12. Request for Final Plat Approval by Windsor Development (Lafayette Woods 2nd Addition), Case No. P 97-9 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that Windsor Development has made a request for final plat for Lafayette Woods 2nd Addition at the location of Proctor Avenue and west of Ridgewood Addition. The final plat will consist of Phase I of the preliminary plat and will include 75 single family lots and the construction of the necessary streets to provide services. He stated that the second phase will include a total of 51 lots which will also involve additional street construction. Steve Ach reviewed staff report on this request. Steve Ach indicated that there has been a concern raised by the Ridgewood development. He indicated that it has been suggested that a fence be erected along the north property line to separate Lafayette Woods from the Ridgewood development. Mayor Duitsman requested public comment on this issue. Mayor Duitsman indicated that due to oak wilt the developer has had to clean out several oak trees immediately south of the Ridgewood subdivision. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the ski hill is now more open to the public. He stated that the residents of Ridgewood are concerned that the ski hill will be used by the people in the new development. He further stated that the residents have suggested the construction of a fence to prevent the public from using the ski hill. Ron Bastyr, developer, indicated that he was opposed to constructing a fence. He informed the Council that he chose to donate land to the city as park land to preserve the trees and to give a buffer to the people in the Ridgewood area. He stated he felt that this was a generous gift to the city as he is also paying park dedication and constructing sidewalks. Mayor Duitsman indicated that there will be an issue in regard to enforcing trespassing if a fence is not constructed. Councilmember Holmgren indicated his concern regarding the material left on- site from the Brady residence and the condition of the road. Jim Hamilton indicated he lived on Rush Street next to the ski hill. Mr. Hamilton stated that he was not entirely in favor of a fence, however, he indicated that something is needed to obtain integrity between the two developments. He suggested planting a berm to divide the two developments. George Cowles, 1973 Rush Street, indicated he does not feel a berm will work. He further indicated he would Ilke to see a stop sign installed at the intersection of Proctor and the entrance to the development. Mayor Duitsman suggested that the Ridgewood property owners meet with the developer and city staff to work together toward a solution. Tom Bender 12516 Ridgewood Drive, indicated that if the ski hill cannot be protected from new residents it will have to be closed down.