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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 25. 2000 Page 6 park dedication, architectural theme, and conservation easement and homeowner's association. Ms. McPherson noted that the area along the south side of the plat is seasonally wet and the trail there is proposed to be a mown trail, with no pavement or wood chips. The path near the north property line will be either wood chips or limestone. Ms. McPherson explained that the Park and Recreation Commission recommended a cash park dedication and that they recommended requiring the developer to grant a trail access easement on the 40-acre set aside parcel. (Outlot C) which would only be used if a regional recreational facility were developed adjacent to it. Staff recommends approval of the request with the 18 conditions outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Chambers felt there might be potential problems having public access on private property. Ms. McPherson stated that if that is a concern for the Commissioners, it should be included in their recommendation to the City Council. Commissioner Pederson asked if Condition #6 is needed, if the developer is installing the streetlights. Ms. McPherson stated that there would be a need for a streetlight on Jarvis and one on 226th Avenue. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. John Bogart of Bogart, Peterson and Associates, representing the developer, allowing public use of the trails. He stated that they would be happy to work with staff to develop the trails so that the public could use them. Chair Mesich asked the developer to explain the architectural theme they are proposing. Rod Dragsten, developer for the project, explained that the details of the theme have not yet been worked out. but included are yard lights at the property front setback, use of natural building materials, roof designs, front porches, and side-loaded garages on the larger lots. They are also proposing to install white split rail fencing along Jarvis to the north and south and around the barn. Chair Mesich asked what style of barn was on the property. Mr. Dragsten stated that the barn was white with brick on the front and had a mansard roof. He stated that the barn currently needs paint and a new roof. and that it will be owned and maintained by the homeowner's association. Commissioner Chambers asked what type of material would be used on the trails located on the high ground. Mr. Dragsten stated that they will probably use a crushed limestone. Chair Mesich asked if there would be sidewalk off Jarvis to the trails, since the developer was asking for a density bonus for the public use of trails. John Bogart stated that a sidewalk could be included. Chair Mesich stated he could not approve the density bonus without a sidewalk access.