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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2017 size and have smaller lots that are 55 feet wide with five and ten foot side setbacks. Montour clarified that more lots are needed now because there are increased costs for the site. Mr. Lincoln stated that was correct. Keis stated the amount and height of the retaining walls are a concern of his, and asked if there is any way to not have them. Mr. Nash stated the retaining walls are necessary because of the grade of the property. Mr. Lincoln stated it makes the most sense to have a homeowners association that will take care of the maintenance of the wall. He explained that a villa home is typically a smaller home, but they are still planning for around 3,000 square feet, with an empty nester in mind who may want an association to do yard maintenance. Montour noted that lot size and setbacks are very important to this Council. McGraw asked about the grading plan and if the elevations were really that different from one side of the lot to the other. Mr. Nash stated they were and the lots would accommodate a look -out style house. McGraw clarified that there are no retaining walls proposed between the lots, only along the back of the lots. Fischer clarified that the street would be a public street. McGraw asked about snow storage ability since snow will likely only be pushed down the steep hill toward the end of the cul-de-sac. The City Administrator stated there is still the regular amount of right-of-way along the street so there is space for snow storage, and there are no driveways at the end of the cul- de-sac, and likely a pond there. Mr. Lincoln stated the price point for the villa homes would be around $450,000. The City Planner stated that the 2008 Comprehensive Plan was written in such a way as to preserve the few remaining undeveloped parcels for larger lot residential developments. He explained that there may need to be a Comprehensive Plan amendment, or at least address higher density development in the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Update. Sharon Sculley, wife of one of the property owners of 3000 Labore Road, requested the Council have more discussion about the new plan before bringing it forward for a decision since this plan has not been fully reviewed. She noted that the site has a lot of challenges and they want to be respectful of the surroundings and protect the wetlands, but the owners should have the right to develop their property with the highest use. Fischer agreed that he does not know what villa houses would look like, but the lots are proposed to be 15 feet narrower than the City Code allows. Tim Stenerson, 2983 Walter Street, asked if there would be an environmental study required due to the amount of soils being impacted, and will the ghost lots on the east side be removed from future plans. The City Planner stated that the City Engineer will determine what studies will be required. He explained that with the concept plan, the ghost plat is required by City Code in order to understand where other parts of the site