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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2009 will minimize the conflict points along Edgerton Street. He also noted that the driveways will be fit into the existing topography of the property. Caroline Smith, Schletty Drive asked about the impact to pine trees on Lot 1. She was also concerned that the grading of Lot 5 would take out most of the trees given the slopes on this property. Smith asked what the next step would be after Preliminary Plat approval. The City Planner replied that the design layout is a part of Preliminary Plat review and approval. After Preliminary Plat approval, the next stage is Final Plat review. However, that review ensures that the design elements of the Preliminary Plat are being adhered to and readies the plat for recording. Montour asked about a tree preservation plan. The City Planner replied that a tree preservation plan and a landscape plan will be required. Given the lots will be custom graded, these plans will be submitted on a per lot basis as the property develops. Johnson again noted that each lot will be custom graded and the house designed to fit the character of the lot. Johnson indicated that the existing driveway on Lot 1 will be utilized, therefore, the only trees lost will be for house placement. He also indicated that the house built on Lot 5 will be fit into the high point of the lot, therefore, most of the trees will remain. He noted that there will be a water quality infiltration pond on Lot 5, but it will be placed in the area of the lot that is brushy. Again, driveway locations will minimize the amount of grading and tree removal necessary. McGraw noted that some trees will have to go, but agreed that based on the plans submitted the developers are trying to preserve as many trees as possible. Johnson again noted the building envelop plan that establishes a framework for where the houses will be located and minimize lot disturbance. Smith asked why the 50 foot setback along the west property lines was not established for all five lots. Kevin McDowall, Pinot Properties, noted that Lot 5 does not back up to the Schletty properties as do Lots 3 and 4. Therefore, it was unnecessary to establish a 50 foot setback along the west property line. The City Code requires a 30 foot rear yard setback. The existing house on proposed Lot 2 has a 39 foot setback from the west property line. Jessica "furcotte, Schletty Drive, pointed out that the Schletty Drive lots have very small backyards. She was concerned that what little privacy she has would be lost if the new houses were built too close to the west property line. Turcotte also was concerned about drainage pointing out the drop in elevation from this property and the Schletty properties. Turcotte noted that her sump pump runs constantly and was concerned