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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 1999 site. The developer also feels he can screen the most northerly building so that someone on Rice Street would not be looking at rooflines. Fahey suggested that screening from Rice Street would be addressed in the landscape plan and the architectural review as part of the final PUD stage approval. David Ficek, DaVern Construction, replied that that is correct. The City Administrator reported that the developer is working to address the issues raised by the City Engineer. There is also an issue in that the Watershed is requiring a 75 foot no disturb zone from the pond. However, the size of that zone could be modified if there are mitigating factors. The Administrator pointed out that whatever approvals the City grants will be subject to Watershed approval as well. The Administrator pointed out that the grading and site plan will have to meet the approval of the Watershed, utilities will have to meet approval of the Public Works Director and the City Engineer, and the developer will be required to run sanitary sewer service to the south for potential future development. Morelan asked if a gable roof was being proposed for these units. Ficek showed ihe Council pictures of the roof style he is proposing. The units will have wood trusses and a residential-style construction. It was also noted that the units will be individually sold and owner-occupied. Three have already been sold and another three should be sold by the end of the week. There was no one from the public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by LaValle, seconded by Fahey, the public hearing was closed. Morelan asked if it were reasonably possible to do anythin~ different with the roofline for the townoff"ices. The City planner pointed out that the units are rambler-style with on-grade parking consuming most of the land. This is a diff"icult site to work with for this style of developme~tt. A multi- story building would result in a smaller footprint for the building, but the parking requirements would take up much of the site. Morelan suggested that another option would be to eliminate units and make the development less dense. The Planner again indicated that this is a difficult site to work with given the grades of the property and the lack of depth between Rice Street and