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Coun¢ilmember Pearson expressed concern with how close the units are to the road. He inquired how they measure the 30-foot setback when there is a slope. Brian Johnson, Hakanson Anderson, explained that the setback is measured horizontal. He felt that the 30-foot setback would allow for them to plant the landscaping to show a good project. The net density does exclude the wetlands. They have 42.4 acres with the combined Alpine Acres and 2''d Addition, and they are proposing 208 units, which would be 4.9 units per acre with the wetlands included. When they take out the wetlands they are at 6.3 units per acre and the ordinance allows for up to 7 units per acre. Within the development, they are proposing 8-foot trails surrounding the development and there will be five foot sidewalks along the public streets. Councilmember Kurak stated that she was concerned about the density, how the buildings are positioned and how close they are to the road. There is one situation along Alpine Drive where there is no buffer between the end of the cul-de-sac and Alpine Drive. She recommended that a fence be constructed in that location to provide privacy for the new units as well as the people who live across the street. Councilmember Cook stated that he would prefer to see some sort of plantings rather than a fence. Councilmember Kurak replied that she did not believe that plants would provide adequate screening. She stated that she would like to see the City require privacy fences along all roadways and adjoining property owners. Councilmember Cook inquired if the developer was proposing a substantial amount of screening along C.R. #5. Mr. Johnson replied yes. Councilmember Elvig stated that he thought they were presenting a fairly decent project that needs some'adjustment and apologized for all of the comments being negative. He stated that he would like the opportunity to sit down in a work session to work things out and allow for some more discussion. Mayor Garnet stated that he would rather see trees rather than fencing because he does not want to "box off' the development. He felt that the area should have a residential feeling. Mayor Gamec stated that he thought the main issue was density. He recommended either reducing the number of units or changing the layout. He stated that he would agree that the cul- de-sac length should be reduced so that there is a buffer between the cul-de-sac and Alpine Drive. Councilmember Kurak inquired as to the price range of the units. City Council/June 10, 2003 Page 12 of 22