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1. The 5 mph speed limit signs were not posted on either lot 2. The "exit only" and "enter only" signs were not installed on either lot 3. The planting of nine (9) trees on Lot 2 and ten (10) trees on Lot 3, according to the drainage plans, was not yet completed Mr. Rohlf feels that he has met the tree requirements, but that the signage requirements are unfair and should be removed from his CUP conditions. Mr. Rohlf addressed the Council during the open mike section of its October 16, 1995 meeting, requesting that Council amend his CUP so that he would not be required to place the signs on his property or add any more trees. Attorney Peter Beck indicated that a CUP amendment would be needed to amend the conditional use permits. Since the October 16th Council meeting, Mr. Rohlf and I inspected his site together. On November 6, 1995, I made a videotape of the site per Council's request. Mr. Rohlfpointed out 10 trees he planted on Lot 3 and 11 trees that he planted on Lot 2. His CUP required that he plant 19 trees on the lots. The City Ordinance requires that the site have a total of 25 trees. With credit for existing trees plus the 21 he planted, Mr. Rohlf has an adequate number of trees on the lots and the tree requirements for his CUPs have been met. However, it should be noted that the City Ordinance and Mr. Rohlfs CUP both mention that specific kinds of trees be planted--Mr. Rohlf did not follow those requirements. The Ordinance also specifies the minimum size of trees, and several of Mr. Rohlfs trees do not meet those minimum requirements. The ordinance also states that it is the responsibility of the property owner to replace any dead trees. If any of Mr. Rohlfs trees do die, he must replace the trees with trees that meet the City standards. Also, not more than 50% of the trees may be of one species. Since most of the trees on the site are now willows, if any trees die they shall be replaced with a different tree species in order to comply with the Elk River Ordinance requirements. Mr. Rohlf is requesting that the requirements for the "exit only", "enter only" and speed limit signs be removed from the conditions of his two CUP permits (CU 90-07 and CU 89-10). I have inspected Mr. Rohlfs site numerous times between August and December and I have never seen more that one vehicle on the site at a time. I do not believe that removing the sign requirements will have a detrimental effect on the site. S:\PLANNING\KENDRA\CU95-28.DOC