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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 1, 2006 APPROVED 1 developer at this time. He noted staff has no recommendation regarding this issue at this 2 time. 3 4 Community Development Director Grochala advised staff has expressed concerns of the 5 neighbors with the developer. The developer has made some revisions to the landscaping 6 plan. He reviewed the revisions noting staff has not yet contacted neighbors about the 7 revisions. 8 9 Community Development Director Grochala advised the landscaping plan is subject to 10 review to make sure the 80% requirement has been met. The developer has also informed 11 all contractors to stop using public roadways to access the site. 12 13 Community Development Director Grochala explained the expansion of the pond behind 14 the berm area was done for engineering purposes. However, the work was done without 15 approval from the City. Staff is continuing to monitor the project. Grading activity 16 should be completed in approximately 8 weeks. Landscaping will be done in the last 17 phase of the project. 18 19 Community Development Director Grochala stated staff has been made aware of a 20 resident's problem with their well that coincided with the grading work. Staff is 21 consulting experts to address that issue. 22 • 23 Community Development Director Grochala advised at this point, the developer is 24 meeting the requirements of the ordinance and conditions of approval. 25 26 Mr. Jon Freimuth, 7381 Jon Avenue, passed around pictures of the site and expressed 27 concern about the steep drop off, drainage and lack of a 40 foot buffer. He showed what 28 his water filters used to look like before the project started and what they currently look 29 like. He stated he has tried to work with City about these issues but it seems that no one 30 is listening. 31 32 Mr. Bob King, 198 Marvy Street, stated that back when the property in question was 33 zoned, he was told a berm would be placed along the length of the property. He stated he 34 would like to make sure the berm gets put in place. 35 36 Ms. Cheryl Nickelson, 195 74th Street, inquired about the location of where the trees will 37 be planted. She expressed concern regarding the safety of children waiting for the bus 38 stop due to the slope and water level. 39 40 Community Development Director Grochala pointed out the location of the tree plantings 41 and indicated staff will follow up on the boulevard areas. 42 43 Council directed staff to follow up on safety concerns, water and well filter issues, 44 conditions of approval for Summit, a berm being placed along the entire property line and •