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Mounds View Planning Commission June 2, 1999 • Regular Meeting Page 7 Ericson stated that the City Forester could make suggestions on specific species that thrive best in Mounds View soils but further direction should be provided. Chair Peterson suggested requiring one tree per unit and possibly some low maintenance shrubs along the foundation. Commissioner Stevenson added that plantings could be placed on each corner of the building to encourage slower traffic. Ericson agreed, stating the property manager of Woodlawn Terrace has indicated there are problems with vehicles running over the edge of the property so, perhaps, landscape plantings will indicate to the driver the demarcation of the property line and entrance points. He suggested staff be allowed to review and approve the landscape plan prior to City Council consideration. Commissioner Hegland asked about plans for snow removal. Bill Juaire stated that they have other units and plan to contract with the same firm to remove snow and place it between the drives and to the west. The sidewalks would be cleared by individuals. Hegland asked if the residents would be informed to move their cars. Mr. Juaire stated that they would be. similar to this four- lex development Chair Peterson asked if the applicant owned other properties p project. Bill Juaire stated that they own an apartment complex in Columbia Heights and a newly rebuilt side-by-side duplex in Fridley. Commissioner Laube asked if there would be plastic or drain tile under the landscaping. Bill Juaire stated that they plan to install drain tile and a sump pump to alleviate the accumulation of water under the concrete slab. He stated that he believed one sump pump per unit would be sufficient for that purpose. Ericson stated that all adjoining properties drain onto the subject property, so the construction of a storm sewer through either 2434 or 2442 County Road I would benefit all properties. Bill Juaire stated that he was attempting to learn more about the drainage situation, and had discussed the matter with City Engineer Hess. Braathen stated that there should be consideration not to jeopardize other properties. He added that the Rice Creek Watershed District would be concerned with possible liability. Ericson stated that the surrounding buildings were sufficiently protected from run-off. He stated that staff believes the four- plexes located to the north would not be impacted by the drainage plan, noting that the run-off originated from their property. He added that the plans could address this issue. i