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• • Planning & Zoning Board May 10, 2000 Page 5 Mr. Fefercorn stated they are working on one in Mendota Heights which is not yet built but in the planning stages. He stated the other projects they have done had retail developments separate from residential projects and his belief that higher quality standards will result in allowing these two uses to be combined and work together. Mr. Fefercorn stated they are constructing back -to -back townhomes in the Round Oak Marsh Golf Course in Oakdale. He stated they also constructed 76 townhomes called Evergreen Country Homes in Woodbury. Mr. Fefercorn stated in that project they constructed a very larger berm but now they have found interest in providing a walking trail rather than a large berm which created a barrier and restriction. He commented on the desirability of considering how the two uses can be integrated via higher design standards rather than creating berming/landscaping. However, he agreed not all commercial uses are the right scale to be integrated with residential uses. Mr. Smyser again urged the Commission to keep the larger picture in mind and advised that anyone interested in viewing the design standards can soy . t of staff. Mr. Johnson asked if other developers can be invited to Jul= . Ming to offer comment. Mr. Smyser stated staff could contact dev Johnson indicated an interest in hearing from other Mr. Rafferty stated staff has spent a great about the desire of pedestrian friendly are seasons so he would like the City to i unsure of development possibilitie Mr. Johnson made a MOTIO Planning and Zoning Boar 6 -0. VI. DISCUSSION I e that request. Mr. this document and comments but Minnesota does have a change of igns to make it work. He stated he is ff to further their efforts. e the public hearing to the June 14, 2000 g, and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried A. Tree Preser tion Ordinance — Public Hearing Scheduled for June 14, 2000 Julie Farnham, TKDA, presented the proposed tree preservation ordinance, noting it has already been reviewed by the Environmental Board. She noted this applies to private properties so the ordinance defines where it is applicable, information that needs to be submitted, required security, and standards for replacement. She offered to answer questions. Mr. Johnson asked if this ordinance is standard when compared to other communities. Ms. Farnham stated it is but references the Environmental Handbook and inventory which the City has already completed. Mr. Corson noted the section defining replacements identifies trees not to be used but when indicating trees to be removed, specific species are not referenced. Ms. Farnham referred to the definition section which defines "significant" trees. She explained the list of prohibited trees is to not encourage the replanting of those types of trees.