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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2006 Duray asked about tree preservation. Soby replied that their intent would be to preserve every tree possible. He also indicated that trees removed would be replaced in compliance with the City's Tree Replacement Ordinance. The City planner indicated that the Tree Replacement Ordinance requires a minimum of 30 caliper inches per acre. He also noted that the Subdivision Ordinance requires the preservation of as many trees as practical. Duray asked the minimum height for replacement trees. The Planner indicated that there is no minimum height requirement, but replacement trees have Co be 2 to 2 i/x caliper inches in size. This size if felt to have the best survivability. Duray noted previous comments about traffic impacts on LaBore Road, noting that the impact should be less given the decrease from 4l units to 12 units. Soby stated that he was not sure if there were traffic studies available for LaBore Road, but asswned that LaBore Road could support the additional traffic generated by a 12-unit single-family home development. The City Planner noted thaC traffic impacts would be a part of the City Engineer's review. The Planner thought, however, that LaBore Road was a collector street that was designed to handle the additional traffic that surrounding development would add. Duray asked about the small triangular piece of property that is proposed to be deeded to the Schorr property to the west. The City Planner indicated that this land transfer will make the Schorr property more spacious. He also noted that iC meets the Zoning Code. Soby indicated the in purchasing the Richie property, he learned of a previous property division that was approved by the City and would transfer this triangular piece of property to the Schorr property. That property division was never recorded. Soby indicated that Lauren Development agreed to honor this agreement that was made between Bill Richie and Bill Schorn for the property transfer. Barraclough noted that Che bend in the proposed cul-de-sac squares off the intersection with LaBore Road. The City Planner stated that from a safety standpoint, the design proposed appears to be the safest possible design given the existing conditions. Socha asked if the developer would be willing to lose one lot in order to meet all the City Code requirements. Soby replied that they will do what they have to, but felt that setting the houses back further on Lots 7, 8, and 9 would provide a better curb appeal. Socha noted that Lot 7 appears to