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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 25, 1990 Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 90-4-218 - TABLING ACTION ON THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF ACCESSORY BUILDING SIZE IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS UNTIL THE MAY 23, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING AND REQUESTING THE FIRE CHIEF AND BUILDING INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT THE ISSUE AND DETERMINE ITS IMPACT ON CONFORMITY WITA APPENDIX E The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (5) Scalze, Blesener, Collova, LaValle, Fahey. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. LANDSCAPE Council reviewed the proposed Landscape Ordinance ORDINANCE submitted by the City Planner. Blesener reported that he had concern with two areas of the ordinance, the first being the requirement of landscaping in the amount of 2% of project costs, and the second being the requirement of a registered landscape architect for projects over $500,000. Blesener asked if the cost of the architect was included in the 2% requirement. The City Planner replied that architect costs were over and above the 2%. Fahey stated that he opposed the requirement that landscape plans be signed by a registered landscape architect, The Planner replied that this was a common requirement for large projects, and felt it would save the City review problems. Blesener questioned the requirement of one irrigated landscape island per 15 parking spaces. Blesener questioned whether this requirement was excessive. The City Planner explained how this requirement would effect the Slumberland development as an example, pointing out that for 136 parking spaces, 9 islands would be required. Blesener stated that his last concern was the tree replacement requirement. Blesener pointed out the EMC proposal as an example, feeling that the requirement Page 23