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Planning Commission Minutes May 23. 2000 Page 3 . Mr. Filipovich asked why there are no plans to include trees in the powerline easement. Mr. Wensman explained that only very short trees could be planted in the easement and that a yard tree and a boulevard tree will be required for each unit. Mr. Filipovich asked how wide the power line easement is. Mr. Wensman stated that it is 60 feet wide. He stated that there will be minimal grading, if any, and no structures can be placed within the easement. Dana Siegrist, 62 6-1/2 Street, asked if the easement will be sodded. He stated that residents along the easement use the area for recreation such as barbequing. Mr. Wensman stated that the easement will be seeded and it will be the homeowners' responsibility to maintain it. Mr. Filipovich had other questions regarding the process for this request and why it is being changed to a PUD. Mr. Wensman and Chair Kuester answered his questions. Mr. Filipovich asked if the developer would be required to meet any type of standards for the building exteriors. Ms. McPherson explained that townhomes are designed to be maintenance-free and maintenance free siding, windows, and roofing would likely be included. . John Kuester, 19834 York Street, Park and Recreation Chair, explained that the Commission recommended a cash contribution for park dedication rather than land for this request, since they are looking for a larger parcel to serve as an area- wide park. They also recommended that access to the trail system be maintained. Mr. Kuester stated that the Commission is concerned with the density in this entire area. The Commission is currently involved in a process to determine park needs for the projected growth of the City. Commissioner Schuster stated that he would like to see elevation drawings. Ms. McPherson stated that these will be provided. Commissioner Schuster asked what the difference was between a single family detached townhome and a standard single family home. Ms. McPherson explained that less land is owned with a townhome and maintenance is provided through a homeowner's association. Commissioner Baker asked if staff had concerns regarding the grading. Steve Wensman explained that he has a concern that the 10 feet of fill in the northwest corner of the plat appears excessive and that it may present some building issues and impact the trees and drainage. Commissioner Baker also asked how staff felt about the loss of trees. Mr. Wensman most of the trees on the site are low land species and will be lost due to grading. Chair Kuester asked how far the tree line would be protected. Mr. Wensman stated that any trees designated as saved on or off site will be protected by fencing at the drip line. Chair Kuester asked what will be done to protect trees on neighboring properties that may be impacted by grading. Ms. McPherson explained that the most recent City policy has been to fence the drip line of the trees on adjacent property. She suggested that if the Commission include this as a condition, if they wished to ensure the policy would be enforced. . Commissioner Schuster asked if more trees could be required in a PUD. Ms. McPherson stated that more trees could be required if the Commission felt it was appropriate.