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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23, 1998 • ( #13 - #2341 Daniel Anderson - Continued) Otto asked what manner can be used to protect this additional area from the road to where the land rises. Gaffron said a condition can be constructed to stipulate such protection. He noted the area where it would not require protection. Jabbour indicated if the building pads were overlaid, some will encroach into the area. Flint felt Lot 5 was more problematic than Lot 6. He would like some protection. Gaffron said he would work with the developer to accomplish what Flint is requesting. Anderson said he has some ideas that might answer Flint's concerns. Jabbour asked if criteria can be developed that will bind future property owners that would require the property owners to address the Council regarding any changes. Goetten suggested, if the restricted area is extended beyond the 75' setback, the issue of runoff be the consideration. Jabbour expressed his appreciation for the applicant's willingness to work on this issue, concurring that it is important to protect the area directly above the proposed easement area. Flint said he would support the applicant working with staff on protecting the area beyond the road, especially at Lot 5. Anderson asked for clarification as to what Flint was looking to do. Flint suggested a secondary conservation easement dealing with • ground cover but not with original woods. Flint informed Otto that the existing ordinances would not cover the area beyond the conservation easement or out of the 0- 75' zone. The Council asked that a warning mechanism be in place. Jabbour noted it is difficult to get people to add more ground cover. Jabbour reiterated that a conservation easement will be placed on the area from the lake up to the roped area defined by the lake and the mowed area. Regulations will be established for the area around Lot 5. Flint asked how the conservation easement will work on Lot 4. Anderson said the lot is presently open and plans to groom and mow it as it is. Jabbour indicated there is also a cluster of trees on that lot. Anderson said he would not touch the pine trees and had thought they were in the 0 -75' setback. Jabbour inquired about the trail. Gaffron said Moorse spoke with Doug Bryant of Hennepin Parks. They are interested in a trail into Noerenberg Park and would allow it on into Noerenberg. Jabbour questioned who would build it and if the park dedication fee would be reduced. He noted the problem with having a trail on both sides of the road. He felt it would be in poor judgment to cut the hill down yet questioned riding bikes on top of the hill. 19