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#OS-3161 <br /> Febru�ry 24,2006 , <br /> Page 2 <br /> Background <br /> For backgrotmd on this item, please review the Memo and Exhibits of February 16. Plamiing <br /> Conunission reviewed the applicant's driveway retaining wall screening proposal at their February <br /> 24 meeting, and concluded that the use oI' dark colored earth-tone block and ivy plantings as <br /> proposed would provide the appropriate screening for this wall which may e�ceed 4' at some <br /> locations visible from North Shore Drive. Planning Comrnission suggested that a covenant be <br /> established that requires the owner of the retaining wall to maintain the ivy screen on a permanent <br /> basis. <br /> Plaruiing Commission also reconunended that the Park Coinmission review whether there is a need <br /> for any trail easements as part of the park dedication requirement. <br /> Planning Conunission reconunended unanimous approval of the preliminary plat, subject to <br /> compliance with City Engineer conunents, and that the application be forwarded to the Park <br /> Commission for conunent regarding the need for trail dedication. <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recoirunends approval; a resolution for Preliminary Plat Approval will be drafted for Council <br /> review and adoption on March 13. <br /> COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> Direct staff to draft a Resolution for Preliminaiy Plat Approval for review and adoption at Colmcil's <br /> March 13 meeting. <br /> i' <br /> �- - ��, � <br /> : ��.� �-� � „�, <br /> _ 3'":Y.. �.�.g.=`_ �" _ <br /> . . ����� . .. . <br />