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. . . Memo to the Mayor and City Council/P 99-12 December 20, 1999 Page 5 Tree Preservation By locating the homes in the woodlands, considerable tree loss can be expected. However, the developer proposes to save 12.06 acres of woodland in the center of the plat as a focal point. Some damage to trees might occur in the central woodland due to construction of the road and the redirecting of storm water there. The developer has minimized some tree loss by locating the storm pipes to the NURP pond between lots 5 and 6, Block 4. Overall, the Landscape Plan indicates a realistic portrayal of trees remaining after development. To further protect existing trees, staff recommends the following condition: . THAT ANY TREES ON OR OFF SITE, NEAR THE LIMIT OF GRADING THAT ARE TO BE PROTECTED SHALL BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE AT THE DRIPLINE TO PREVENT GRADING, COMPACTION, OR STORAGE OF DEBRIS OR EQUIPMENT. Well and Septic Each lot will have a private well and will be connected to a community wastewater system (See memorandum from the City Engineer.). The clustered septic system requires significant piping similar to the public sewer required in the urbanized portions of the City. The homeowner's association will be responsible for contracting with a maintenance company to provide monitoring and maintenance of the wastewater system. As proposed, the sewer pipes for the community septic will be located in the public-right-of-way. Homeowners Association As part of the development, a homeowners association shall be created with mandatory membership for homeowners in the plat. The homeowners association shall hold and protect the conservation easement over the common open space and be responsible for maintenance of all commonly held land and maintenance and inspection of the wastewater system. The homeowner's association documents shall require City Attorney review and approval prior to releasing the plat for recording. Planning Commission Public Hearing At the November 23, 1999 public hearing, three residents addressed the Commission regarding the development proposal. The comments included concerns about the clustered septic system and ground water quality, trespassing and privacy, storm water control, hunting, the future of Outlot B, proposed turn lanes, property values and the effects of development on adjacent land. No one spoke directly in opposition to the project. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project to the City Council (See the attached Planning Commission Minutes). \ \elkriver\sys \shrdoc \planning\stevewen \ccmmo \p99-12.doc