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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2003 Page 19 APPROVED MINUTES sequence since the first addition will not be sold out until the end of 2005. He stated they would prefer to do 80 units instead of 60 units. Mr. Johnson stated they would like a recommendation from the Board tonight so they can move forward to discuss the project with the City Council at several workshops. He stated he believes they have boiled many issues down to a remaining few. Mr. Rafferty asked about snow removal. Mr. Johnson stated the homeowner association will handle snow removal and there are places where snow can be stored in piles at the end of the driveways or by the power lines where there are a number of open areas to provide for snow storage. Chair Schaps noted the Police Chief and Fire Chief are nervous about an 18-foot street. He noted that it may be called an “alley” but it will be used as a street and he is not in favor of it as proposed. Mr. Johnson asked the Board to indicate the width that is preferred. Chair Schaps stated there are some 22-foot wi de private streets in townhome areas. Mr. Smyser stated he thinks that is correct and that it had a wider easement. He noted these are rear-loaded townhome units. Chair Schaps stated he would support a width of 22 feet. Mr. Johnson stated that would reduce the space along the walkway side of the building but will not change the plan dramatically. Chair Schaps asked about the easternmost intersection that staff recommends be combined into the intersection. Mr. Johnson stated that was the four-way intersection where Carl Street connects with Century Trail. He stated they do not want to make this a four-way intersection. Chair Schaps stated it appears there are still some open issues that need to be addressed. He invited residents to make comment. David Hunter, 263 Palomino, stated he represents the Airpark Association. He stated the issues that need to be addressed are that they do not want Carl Street to go through and can live with an emergency access. He stated they definitely prefer the proposed intersection style as being presented (“T” intersection) which will provide more traffic calming than a four-way stop. Mr. Hunter stated Lot 9 was discussed before and there was a question about compatibility. He noted that Lots 5, 6, and 7 have a back yard that faces some outbuildings. He stated the Airpark Associ ation believes nothing provides a better buffer than a house with an outbuilding in between non-Airpark lots. He noted the line that represents a 25-foot height limitation and explained the need to maintain a 7:1 slope within the safety zone. Any trees taller than 25 feet within that primary surface will be removed to maintain a safety zone. He explained that Mr. Uhde expressed interest to