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Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 1991 Page 6 . Mr. Jim Peterson Jr., stated that he agreed with most of the stipulations but was in disagreement with #10 regarding building permi ts. He stated that they should be entitled to one permit as he felt is was unfair to add extra costs to the developer by not allowing any building permits until all stipulations for the plat are met. Staff suggested that one building permit be issued but no others would be issued until the drainage and grading was approved. Tom Johnson was concerned with the plat layout as to where the single family home is located in conjunction with Mr. Zachman's driveway. He stated that with the proposed layout, two of the driveways would be positioned on the same corner. He felt from a safety standpoint, this was not a good arrangement. Marly Glines addressed Mr. Johnson's concern stating that the same situation exists on Lots 1 and 2 also. He stated that although the two driveways are very close at least they are on the outside of the curve where they can have site distance from both directions. Pat Brenteson - 548 Tipton was also concerned with the safety factor. She felt that Tipton was a very dangerous street because of the children in the area and the traffic speed. . After some discussion by the Planning Commission one of the biggest concerns was the safety issue in relation to the driveways positioned on the corner of Tipton and Main. The Planning Commission directed staff to look into the safety issue. Steve Rohlf felt that excessive speeds on the streets was an enforcement issue, not an issue of this request. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant read Chairperson Johnson's comments at this time to be entered into the record (see attachment to these minutes) . Commissioner Bischoff indicated he would like to see some preservation of trees. Commissioner Eberley was in agreement. A general discussion took place regarding this issue. Mr. Peterson indicated that he did not have a problem with a replacement policy except that the developer probably would not be taking the trees out. He raised the question as to how one distinguishes between developer compliance and builder compliance. Steve Rohlf suggested that the Planning Commission could require that both the developer and the builder replace trees taken out during the drainage and grading. It has been his observation that property owners do not cut down trees but plant them instead. The Planning Commission was in agreement. Mr. Peterson stated that he had no problem with this agreement. . COMMISSIONER BISCHOFF MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR JAMES MANOR SUBJECT TO THE 14 STIPULATIONS REFERENCED IN STAFF MEMO DATED 2/20/91 WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: