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Planning Commission Minutes —October 12, 2006 Page 2 The CD Intern explained the Rural Preservation Program ordinance was currently under consideration by the Planning Commission and may result in revisions to the ordinance. Staff's review of this project was based on the adopted ordinance and changes to the ordinance would impact the project. If revisions to the ordinance were adopted by the City Council, the applicant would need to revise the preliminary plat if necessary. Rosenquist asked if they provided for a second septic system. Kevin Gardner, Engineer on the project, explained there would be between four and five acres for the proposed wastewater system and they would incorporate a primary and secondary system on the site. John Matthews, J&B Development, explained how they had tried to satisfy the previous concerns of the Commission and Council. Schumann asked if they would have a problem meeting additional wetland setbacks. Matthews said they would see what they could do. Rosenquist asked how they would address the concerns with the road. Matthews responded they would likely conduct a traffic study and move their road if necessary. Hoffbeck asked about the lighting and the trail. Matthews said they did not want street lights and would work with staff to determine what would be needed for lighting along the street. He said they would have no problem constructing the trail as bituminous. Hoffbeck explained they were currently reviewing the ordinance and their proposal was a good example of how they were receiving the density bonuses by just meeting the requirement for more land. They were still looking at small lots. She also said there was not enough information and she would like to see more at the concept plan stage. Matthews said he did not want to put more money into the project until they received approval of the concept. Rosenquist said lighting was a concern and suggested short light poles. He thought the plan was an improvement. Weidt had concerns about the road and asked about the cul-de-sac on the east end of the project. Matthew said it was to allow for future connections. Bailly said she liked the buffering on the east side and would like it to be pines. She approved of no lots along Jeffrey Avenue and had concerns about the wetlands on the site. Kleissler said she thought it was an improvement but a change in the connecting road could bring about a big change in the development. She was concerned about how strong the open space plan would be to ensure the space would be kept open. She also asked the developer to take into consideration the possible revision to the ordinance which would require wetland buffers. Schumann said there appeared to be two built-in levels with the open space; the easement and the HOA. If there was a land trust, there would be three layers. Matthews agreed.