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Planning&Zoning Board September 9, 1998 Page 8 Chair Schaps called the meeting back to order at 8:07 p.m. V. ACTION ITEMS C. Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition, Preliminary Plat(revised) Mr. Brixius stated that Gor-em LLC's development application for a preliminary plat entitled Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its August, 1998,meeting. At that time the Planning Commission chose to approve the request to rezone the subject site from R, Rural to R-1, Low Density Residential. The Planning Commission also chose to extend the review period for the preliminary plat to 120 days in order to review a revised plat at the next Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Brixius reviewed the revised preliminary plat. Mr. Johnson indicated there is a possible problem with lot areas B and C because street B dips out of the 3rd Addition. He stated it makes sense to remove two lots from the 3rd Addition. Mr. Brixius stated it does not matter because it cannot be built on. The starting point is street B and as it continues east it dictates the location of the lot. The City will make sure it is up to code. A legal plat will be required. Chair Schaps stated there is a lot that needs to be done for completion of the preliminary plat. Mr. Trehus questioned what type of tree preservation plan would be used. Mr. Brixius explained that the typical arrangement is to visit the site and identify trees that are significant and 6"caliber. It is not realistic to save every significant tree. Chair Schaps noted that 12 of the 60 lots are not compliant. Mr. Trehus asked if it is possible to have walk out basements and still have trees. Mr. Brixius stated the trees to be saved must be identified and then the grading plan will be integrated around that. Mr. Trehus asked if a standard has been defined for preserving trees. Mr. Brixius stated he does not believe a standard has yet been defined. Mr. Powell stated that Mr. Asleson would visit the site. Tree preservation is a field activity. Mr. Robinson asked what changes have been made from the last plat that was presented. Chair Schaps stated that some recommendations have been ignored. Ms. Wyland stated that some of the recommendations have not yet been completed.