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Zoning File #2004 March 16, 1995 Page 4 4. The internal road would result in the removal of approximately 650 trees while Plan A’s driveways will result in only 90 trees being lost. 5. The site is already surrounded by Old Crysial Bay Road on the west and the City driveway on the south and east sides. In reviewing both Plans A and B with the applicant, staff asked why Lot 4 in Plan A or Lot 3 in Plan B could not achieve access via the eastern portion of the City’s driveway. Applicant responded that the southern portion of the road would be blocked by a large wetland and as one goes north on the road, the trees become more dense. There would now be an open corridor in “this portion of the drive and defeat the attempt to maintain the preserve atmosphere and may have a negative impact on the preserve park. Prior to filing the preliminary subdivision application with the City, the applicant must complete the permitting process with the Watershed District, U.S. Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources for the filling of not only the Type 1 wetlands but of the designated wetlands. Options of Action There is no formal action required of the Planning Commission at the time of the skeff'*’ plan review but you are asked to comment on the two plans for development and to make a recommendation as to your preference and the one you can best support. If you feel unique findings and hardships noted above are valid, then you may agree with applicant ’s position and recommend the development of Plan A. If it is your positio*i that Plan B is tlic only viable option, then in an attempt to minimize the impact on the designated wetland you may allow Lot 3 to achieve access via the City driveway. If members concur that it is important to keep driveway curb cuts off the eastern portions of the Citj’ drive, then applicant may have to realign lot lines so that access can be achieved from the southern portion. If Plan A is approved and the City grants t^e necessary variances to limit t^ removal, the City may ask for special restrictions to be placed not only in'the resolution granting approval of the plat but in the private covenants, similar to what the City asked for in the plat of Sugar Woods. Applicant should also be advised that the City shall request special covenants to be filed against the Chain of Title of each of the three western lots advising future owners of the location of Type 1 and 2 wetlands and the need to deal with the appropriate agencies if any alterations are proposed within these special protected areas (similar to the types of covenants the City requested with the Old Crystal Bay Road Addition).