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MINUTKS PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 2008 and vegetation, whether fencing would be installed, and when construction would begin on the new house. The Planner indicated that the two B-2 homes would remain, the new lot would be sold, but there are no house plans available at this time. Construction would occur once the lot is sold and the new owners are ready to construct a house. The Planner also indicated that given this property is not required to be platted, the tree preservation ordinance does not apply. However, the lot would be restricted to a maximum impervious surface of 35%. Melinda Stone, 598 County Road B-2, asked about the impact on property values as well as existing trees and vegetation. She noted that the backyards abut and there is a significant amount of green growth. Stone also noted that the sewer line that will be run through is adjacent to her lot and asked about this impact. Knudsen pointed out that the sewer line will be run through the LaVaque property and that work cannot encroach into her yard. Kurth reported that the sewer line is being jogged so as to preserve some existing pine trees. Kurth reported that the majority of the trees on the proposed lot are near Viking Drive. Kurth anticipated that the new owners will save as many trees as possible. He also pointed out that there will be a 40 foot rear yard setback, therefore, trees should be saved in the back yard. Lisa Douglas, 615 Viking Drive, asked the proposed house size. The City Planner indicated that a house has not been designed for this lot as yet, but there will be a building pad of approximately 3,500 square feet. Douglas stated that she had no objection to the proposed new lot. Duray asked if the house design will be presented to the Commission for approval. The City Planner replied that as long as Codes are being met, the house design will be submitted to the Building Official for building permit processing. Duray asked about tree preservation. The Planner indicated that a simple lot split does not require compliance with the tree preservation ordinance. Knudsen stated that it appeared many of the trees are not within the building pad area. The Planner noted that grading contractors can be fairly aggressive. He stated that hopefully the new buyer will value the trees and take steps to preserve them. Mr. Duray recommended approval of the Property Division subdividing 580 and 588 County Road B-2 into three single-family lots as proposed by Mr. Gene LaVaque subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated July 3, 2008, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Engineer as outlined in his report dated July 1, 2008, and subject to finalization of an encroachment agreement with Magellan Pipeline. Motion seconded by Knudsen -5-