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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 mature woods as well as ponds. Surface parking is planned for the project. Brendelin noted that additional landscaping will be added to buffer the Cobblestone Village property. The landscaping will include a buffer of conifers and over story deciduous trees. He also noted that lighting of the St. Jude facility will not impact Cobblestone Village. Allan noted the comment at the Planning Commission that St. Jude may not proceed with Phase II for 15 years. Brendelin reported that it could be 5 years. It will be depending on business needs. Allan asked if the trees that will be added will be large enough so that they will get a good start by the time Phase II is begun. Brendelin reported that the trees will be large and will have at least 5 years to mature. Blesener asked about the surface parking and whether or not a second level would be added. Brendelin reported that the elevation at County Road B-2 is 958. The parking will consist of three tiers and will step down with the natural topography. The parking will not be ramped with the first phase, but will be with the second phase. The ramp will be a walk-out level on the south and at surface level on County Road B-2. Blesener stated that it appeared that the parking will be two feet below road level along County Road B-2 and will be screened with vegetation. Brendelin replied that that was correct. The City Engineer indicated that the water system on this side of the City does not have a lot of large mains, and water pressure is low. In order to provide for adequate fire flow and use, there are two options. One would be to increase the amount of trunk main in this side of the City. The other would be to construct a second water tower. The Engineer indicated that options are being explored at this time. The Engineer noted that the City Council approved the completion of the City's water system model recently, and this is helping in evaluating what will need to be done to provide for an adequate water system in this part of town. Blesener suggested that in the planning of the Phase II building it may be possible to create more distance between the building and the Cobblestone Village complex. Montour asked about preliminary plat approval. The City Planner indicated that the preliminary plat is creating the lots necessary for the phased project. He noted that Phase II will require a Development Stage PUD review, and the City will have the opportunity to do additional reviews of the project at that time. He noted that the Phase II building is not designed as yet.