11-30-2016 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 30, 2016 recognize her service as she is retiring at the end of the year. Keis read a resolution of appreciation. Ms. Scalze stated that she loved the time she spent as a Councilmember, and is very proud of the Little Canada City Council for how well they have worked together over the years with no conflict. PUBLIC The City Planner explained this case has been before the Council HEARING— previously and was reviewed at the concept stage where many suggestions TOWNHOME were given to the developers. He explained that the applicants are now PLANNED UNIT proposing 14 townhouse units, and have made many changes to the plans to DEVELOPMENT address the comments they received. He stated that the updated landscape AT 2736 & 2744 plan now has significant additions to plantings, irrigation, trees, the patios RICE STREET; are shown on the plan, retaining walls and evergreen trees with a thick row CASH FOR of arborvitae on the south side for screening the adjacent residential homes. HOUSES, LLC He noted that a resident on the south side had specifically requested a fence, but the Planning Commission recommended trees for screening rather than a fence. He stated the developer has improved the materials on all sides of the buildings. He noted the spacing between the buildings was increased to 75 feet, and the units were shifted to have a 30 foot setback from the south side, away from the single family homes. The City Planner stated that Staff feels the developers have made a number of improvements to the plan and have met most, if not all, of the suggestions requested. The City Planner explained the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development with the conditions that were still outstanding. He noted that the Council will need to determine the buffer on the south side since the neighbor has specifically requested a fence, and the applicant has stated they are willing to install a fence if the city requires. McGraw asked who would own and maintain the pond on the site. The City Planner stated the pond is on private property and will be maintained by the association. He noted the City can go in and inspect if needed, and easements for the drainage area would be shown on the plat. Andrea Main, 81 Iona Lane, stated she is concerned about the drainage pond because she has small children, the loss of privacy with the development, and the potential damage to oak trees on the two neighboring lots and on the property lines. The City Planner stated the grading plan appears to show that grading will occur close to the property lines so the contractor will need to take precautions to protect nearby trees. He stated a forester could be consulted on the best way to protect the trees if the Council felt the need. The City Administrator stated it may be possible to 2