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Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 Page 7 . the Hillside project first came in. He asked that they try to understand that they are trying to do the best job they can with what they have to work with. He was in agreement to postpone the request. Commissioner Pederson also supported continuing the request, in order to allow more time for the City Engineer and staff to review the changes. He favored sidewalks on Baldwin. He expressed his concern for additional traffic funneling down to 193rd. He suggested that the developer look at extending 195th to Auburn. Commissioner Pederson expressed his concern that the buffer of trees will be disturbed by grading for the adjacent lots. He also was concerned for the lack of tree preservation and felt the clear-cutting which would occur was not acceptable. He stated that even if the City did not have a tree preservation ordinance in place, the developer could put forth a good faith effort to plant more trees than the required two per lot. He felt the retaining walls were ridiculous and would be a tremendous liability. He questioned the location of the park and still felt that it would be more appropriate to place it behind Menards where it would also serve as a buffer. Commissioner Schuster supported continuing the request, citing issues with the retaining walls, tree replacement and traffic flow. . Commissioner Kuester stated that in the past, neighborhoods did not want sidewalks, and now sidewalks and trails are in demand. She felt there was a need for a buffer from Menards and was concerned about the trees that would be lost. Her greatest concern was the traffic. Commissioner Kuester stated that she was very uncomfortable arbitrarily picking which streets should go thru and which should becul-de-saced. She stated that she has not heard a good solution for the traffic issues and suggested that all the streets become through streets, thereby not favoring residents on any particular street. She felt that representatives of the neighborhoods need to work with the developer to try to resolve the issues. Commissioner Pederson expressed his support for Baldwin becoming a thru-street. Commissioner Ropp stated that traffic and safety were his main issues of concern. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HILLSIDE 8TH ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Mr. Opatz stated that he was told by staff that it would be acceptable to submit the revisions by the December 12th meeting date. Chair Mesich stated he was concerned that the City Engineer has not seen the revised drawings. Mr. Wensman stated that he spoke with City Engineer Terry Maurer he stated he did not have a problem with the Commission approving the preliminary plat, but that he would need to review the retaining wall revision in the plan. Mr. Opatz stated that he feels they have addressed staff's concerns. He noted that connecting to Baldwin Circle was not discussed. . Director of Planning Michele McPherson explained that the City Council has heard numerous concerns regarding the traffic on Auburn. In order to help