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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 2005 CONCEPT The Mayor opened the public review for the concept of asingle-family REVIEW OF planned unit development consisting of six lots at 75 Old County Road C SINGLE- as proposed by Jeffrey James Construction. The City Planner and the FAMILY Planning Commission have recommended approval of the concept. HOME DEVELOPMENT - Tim Freeman, representing James Construction, noted that a few months 75 OLD COUNTY ago an R-2 concept plan was presented for this property. That concept ROAD C - was lacking in support, therefore, James Construction is now proposing a JAMES single-family home concept. Freeman described the six-lot single-family CONSTRUCTION home concept noting that it meets the City's Code requirements. Freeman reported that he has reviewed the City Planner's reporC and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and agreed to comply. In reviewing the report of the Public Works Department relative to the center island proposed in the cul-de-sac, Freeman reported that the island is proposed for aesthetic reasons in addition to creating a ponding area. Freeman reported that they have used islands such as this in other communities and they work well. The City would not be responsible for the maintenance of the island nor the open area on the east side of the cul- de-sac. A homeowners' association would be created to maintain these areas. With regard Co the east side of the street, Freeman noted that they are proposing a 60-foot street right-of-way in order to push the street to the west and save the existing trees on the east side of the property. Spruce trees would be added in this area to provide a buffer from Che adjacent railroad track. Freeman noted the comment that the City Engineer should review the curve from Old County Road C into the new street. He noted that the angle of this curve is being proposed in order to save some significant trees. Freeman also noted that the center island was also located as proposed to encompass and save existing trees. Freeman pointed out that the concept plan works with the existing elevations of the property and minimizes the need for grading. Allan asked the change in grade of the site from north to south. Freeman estimated 18 feet. He noted that this grade is not proposed to be changed as the plan works with the existing grade. Freeman pointed out that a pond is also proposed at the north end of the site in the location where run- off naturally exits the site.