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Council member DeLapp suggested the developer contact Bob Slater, Mn/DOT Forester, about working together on landscaping proposed and tying it in with the neighboring property, Beaut Crest. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston — to approve Case No. SUB/98-05 Preliminary Plat and Plan for Wildflower Shores, based upon the findings and that the plan reflects the approved concept plan, and including the amended condition Numbers 1-10. (10. City Attorney review tittle work.)(Motion passed 5-0), The Council reviewed the DRAFT -grading permit with Jack Buxell. The following changes in conditions were suggested: 3. Excavation shall be expanded to an area not to exceed 8 acres. Areas not excavated shall be protected from runoff with proper erosion control measures. (Rehbein will be doing the work over two years so need more than 4 acres. Have agreement with highway department to berm out into their right-of- way.) 4. The hours of operation shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, per City code. Delete Condition No. 8. No extension is necessary. 9. Rehbein felt the 75-foot buffer was too wide. On the south propertyline they are going out in the highway right-of-way so no buffer is applicable. 11. Rehbein did not approve the six foot privacy fence because it was a huge requirement and too costly. Council asked Rehbein to come up with suggestions on ways to reduce impact on neighborhood. Delete Condition No. 13. 17. Rehbein questioned the justification of the $20,000 letter of credit. Last year the City requested $10,000—inflation has increased only 3%. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to direct the staff to work with the developer to solve these issues, finalize the grading permit, and come back to the Council for approval when the developer is ready. (Motion passed 5- 0). B. Ordinance Amending Parking Regulations The City Council asked that the Design and Maintenance of Off -Street Parking relating to Planting Requirements within parking and vehicular use areas be amended. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 9, 1998 and recommended adoption of the Ordinance as presented. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt —to adopt Ordinance 9725, as amended (6. Planting Requirements within parking and vehicular use areas. 2"d sentence... requirements in order to rp ovide interior.... , Change figures 280 sq.ft. in requirement a. to 310 s .ft.. , relating to Off -Street Parking. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Fields of St. Croix (change in design elevations for detached townhomes) On June 3, 1997, the preliminary plat and plan was approved for the Fields of St. Croix. This plan had been modified from the initial submission indicating an area near the farmstead as detached townhomes. This small cluster of seven lots ranging in size from .33 acres to .64 acres had a specific design theme for the homes as shown on the elevation drawings entitled "Farmstead Homes". The plan was developed to preserve existing trees on the site. In Mark Youngdahls' letter dated February 23, 1997, he indicated it was originally thought that all of these homes would have identical front elevations, but have since concluded that it would be architecturally desirable to create individual fi•ont elevations for each home. The design changed to the homes now reflect the architectural features of the three neo-traditional homes which have been developed on the north side of LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 2, 1998