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Bremer noted this is a fire lane that was sodded in the past couple of years by the City. While that was a big improvement <br /> in the appearance of the fire lane, it also creates some confusion about the fire lane and whether it is a side yard. <br /> Bremer asked if Council Member Levang was concerned about the health of the willow tree. <br /> Levang stated she was wondering whether the willow tree would be impacted by the construction. Levang asked if it is <br /> the intention of the applicant to retain the trees. <br /> Tom Flint,Architect, stated their intent is to retain as many trees as possible but that it is likely they will lose two of the <br /> trees. <br /> McMillan stated if the trees are replanted,they should not be planted on the property line next to the fire lane and that <br /> they should be planted several feet away from it. <br /> McMillan asked if the City can determine the exact boundaries of the fire lane so it can be recorded without installing <br /> physical markers. <br /> Curtis indicated Staff would be able to identify the boundaries with GPS. <br /> McMillan stated she would like Staff to do that. <br /> Levang asked if there is a landscaping plan. <br /> Curtis stated the Planning Commission did not require one since the trees were outside the 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Levang asked what type of landscaping they are proposing for that area. <br /> Tom Flint stated they have not decided on that at this point and that they are still in the early stages of the design. <br /> Levang asked if the house entrance is on that side. <br /> Flint stated it is the entrance to a porch. Flint pointed out the location of the front door. <br /> Mack stated in his opinion the City Council could require a landscape plan prior to the issuance of a building permit to <br /> ensure that there are no planting of trees or landscaping within or in close proximity to the fire lane. Mack stated the City <br /> Council could specify a certain distance from the property line. <br /> Levang stated she would like to do that. <br /> McMillan asked whether language regarding the public access should be added to the resolution. <br /> Mattick stated the applicant is requesting a variance to come closer to the fire lane, which is something that is used by the <br /> public, and that the applicant is being put on notice tonight that they should not encroach into the fire lane or obstruct the <br /> public's use of that fire lane. Mattick stated the City's Comprehensive Plan does talk about the importance of lake access <br /> points and some language could be included in the resolution of the purpose, intent, and spirit of the Comprehensive Plan <br /> in addition to the condition that no structures or items are placed within the fire lane. <br /> McMillan stated she would also like to add language regarding maintenance of the fire lane and what is allowed and not <br /> allowed. <br /> Gaffron noted the City's Code requires that the neighboring properties maintain them to some degree but that it is not <br /> specified exactly what should be done. <br /> McMillan noted that the fire lanes vary in topography, which makes it more difficult to specify in the City Code what <br /> should be done. <br /> z <br />