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APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2002 • Environmental Specialist has indicated additional plantings can be provided on the four corners of the property. Additional plantings can not be provided along the eastern property line. • Councilmember Carlson stated not having plantings on the east side of the property concerns her. The letter from Anoka County seems to rule out any landscaping on that portion of the property. Mr. Kirmis advised it is the City's perogative to approve the landscaping plan. The proposed plan does not infringe on the site line as the County indicated in their letter. Councilmember Carlson read comments from the School District regarding the landscaping issue. She stated the School District is in favor of a buffer of trees between the properties. She advised she is also in favor of a buffer of trees. She stated she would also like to see plantings on the east side but does understand the safety issue. Mr. Kirmus stated the County has asked for 20 feet of additional right-of-way but has no legal authority to obtain it because this is not a subdivision. Councilmember Carlson clarified that any additional right-of-way is not a part of this evening's approval. Community Development Director Grochala stated the City has no authority to require the dedication of additional right-of-way. Acting Mayor Reinert asked if Councilmember Carlson is recommending that a motion to approve the plan include the buffering on the four corners and a buffer area on the school district property. Councilmember Carlson indicated that is her recommendation. She asked if the applicant is agreeable to that recommendation. Mr. Derick Lashman came forward and stated he is concerned because he just reviewed the letter from the County. He stated the applicant will work with the County and is willing to work with City staff regarding the landscaping. Community Development Director Grochala advised the date on the letter from the County is in error. Staff met with the County last Tuesday and a letter was received last Wednesday. Typically the County would request 60 feet of right-of-way. However, the City can not require the additional right- of-way because this is not a subdivision. At some point in the future the County may have to acquire the additional right-of-way. Acting Mayor Reinert asked if not having the additional right-of-way will affect the right turn lane. Community Development Director Grochala advised not having the additional right-of-way at this point should not affect the right turn lane. • Community Development Director Grochala continued indicating staff does have concern with the trees on the school district site even though they have indicated they are agreeable. The concern is if 24