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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 28, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. (8. #05 -3080 INTERSPACE WEST, 2060 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, Continued) • Gina Carlson, of Interspace West, stated that they had met with the neighbors and clarified the proposed heights and addressed their concerns. Philip Carlson, of Interspace West, inquired whether construction of a surmountable curb between this and the neighboring strip mall was mandatory, since he did not know if the other owner would agree to this as a condition. Gaffron stated that, although the Fire Marshall would prefer to see a left turn lane into the site constructed, a curb at the location noted would suffice for now if possible since a left turn lane into the site is unachievable. Murphy indicated that, with the impending turnback of Highway 12, the construction of a left hand turn lane would not be out of the question in the future. Jackie Ricks, 2108 Sugarwoods Drive, urged the developer to preserve as many of the large pine trees on the site between the development and the homesites as possible. - Evelyn Schommer, 2106 Sugarwoods Drive; the resident directly behind the pine trees, was concerned that the removal of the first several rows of large old pine trees would open up her backyard to highway noise, lights, and view of the furthest west building. She encouraged the Council to recommend that the developer do their best to preserve these trees. Gaffron stated that the developer does not know at this point how many trees would be impacted • until they get into the project. Schommer explained that the 60' pine trees were originally planted when the property was an old farmstead. Furthermore, she felt preserving more of the trees would also enhance the views from the development's windows, as well as her own. Sansevere questioned whether the trees had to be removed. Gina Carlson stated that some would need to be removed to make room for sewer, grading, and retaining walls. She also stated that they would take a look at further preservation when doing the survey work and retaining walls. White suggested that an inventory of trees that are present now and an indication of which of those would be removed would be helpful r Murphy encouraged the two sides to continue to talk and keep the lines of communication open. While he agreed that it would be a shame to lose the trees, Sansevere commended the developer and neighbors for working together to address each others concerns. He encouraged the developer to do their best to preserve as many of the trees as possible, though he would understand if the removal of some was necessary. • PAGE 6 of 14