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Planning & Zoning Board October 13, 2004 Page 3 • according to a stewardship plan to be approved by the City. Association • documents shall be reviewed by the City Attorney prior to final plat approval. 6. A conservation easement shall be created over all of Outlots A, B, and C to make them permanent open space. 7. A temporary cul -de -sac must be constructed on the northern stub street. 8. The project as redesigned must obtain a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to final approval by the City Council. Chair Rafferty invited applicant to make comment. Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer, Brauer and Associates, summarized the project for the Board. He reiterated the public values they tried to achieve were: preserving more natural open space (through a conservation easement); reducing the extent of impervious surfaces and size of the development footprint; restore /enhance ecological systems on the site as part of the development process; protect off -site ecological systems through increased buffering; ensure long -term natural resource stewardship through an endowment program sponsored by the Developer; provide public park and trail opportunities consistent with the System Plan; manage stormwater (flow rates and quality) using natural infiltration approaches; preserve the open space aesthetic to which community residences have become accustomed; and to maintain a natural buffer between established and new developments. Mr. Laden asked who would be in charge of the endowment. Mr. Schoenbauer replied the endowment fund would be part of the Development Agreement, which would be held by the City, but administered by the homeowner association. He stated these funds would be to preserve the natural areas and were monitored very closely. Mr. Hyden asked what the ramification was if a homeowner did not pay the yearly $100.00 conservation fee. Mr. Schoenbauer replied the City could enforce payment by a legal means. Mr. Hyden asked who would maintain the trail system. Mr. Smyser replied the City would maintain the trail corridor, but not the open space area. Mr. Schoenbauer stated who would own the easement was currently being looked at by the City Attorney. Mr. Laden asked if the City wanted to do improvements in the open areas, did they have authority to do that. Mr. Schoenbauer replied as long as the improvements kept with the spirit and intent of the area, the City could make improvements. He noted he was comfortable with the amount of money set aside for natural resource maintenance. Chair Rafferty asked if this was the first time that the City would have the burden of being the administrator of the funds. Mr. Schoenbauer replied the developer had the burden and the City was only the watchdog to make sure the procedures were being DRAFT MINUTES