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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27, 1999 The large oak tree in the DeSoto Street right-of-way was discussed, and Frattalone indicated that he left enough room on the eastern edge of his plat so that DeSoto Street could be put in further west and avoid the tree if it is ever developed. Pedersen asked how close to the property line Slumberland planned to extend their parking lot. Frattalone did not know. Fahey felt that the City has the right to require Slumberland to leave the berm. The City Administrator agreed that the City should have an agreement with Slumberland and Fratta(one for the coordinated maintenance of the berm and buffering as a protection into the future. Fahey asked if the easements around the perimeter of the plat would be added. Frattalone replied that they would. There was no one from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by LaValle, seconded by Morelan, the public hearing was closed. Morelan pointed out that the lay-out of the townhomes on the property is different from what was presented to the Council originally. Morelan asked if there was some way to get away from a row of houses along Allan Avenue. Frattalone pointed out that the townhomes are staggered by seven feet, and also noted that the plat shows the house pads. The actual buildings themselves will be contoured and have gara~es in front with the houses stepped back. The structures will not have the triangular shape that the house pad shows on the plat. Morelan felt the original plan was more appealing. Frattalone reported that from a cost standpoint, this plan works. Pedersen a~reed with Frattalone's comments and indicated that the appearance of the townhomes on the plat is a little distorted given that t6e development south of Allan Avenue is not shown. Pedersen felt that if both sides of the street had been shown, the plat would not have such a linear look.