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The City Council identified some new concerns including: <br />• Will parking be adequate near the garden site? <br />Is there a more appropriate location for this garden? <br />Which children will be included in this garden and which will not? <br />Timeline for completion should be required. <br />Four (4) neighboring residents expressed concerns to the City regarding the proposal, including: <br />Possible increase of pedestrian traffic across Sunwood Drive. <br />Uncertainty about the long -term maintenance of the site. <br />Potential loss of privacy. <br />Potential increase of vandalism. <br />Unwelcome continuing reminder of tragedy. <br />Leafs from proposed memorial tree may blow into swimming pool. <br />Need to verify the actual number of neighbors planning to adopt the proposal. <br />Funding Source: <br />Costs associated with processing of the application and proposal is handled through normal staff duties. <br />All development and maintenance costs are the responsibility of the applicants. <br />—132— <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends project approval for Site #2 contingent upon compliance with the terms and conditions <br />in the Development and Maintenance Agreement. <br />On Marchl 2, 2009, the Park and Rec. Commission recommended approval of the trailside garden as <br />shown on plans for Site #1. However on April 9, 2009 the Park and Rec. Commission revisited this issue <br />because of the additional concerns raised by adjacent property owners. Recommendation will be based <br />on Commission discussion and will be handed out at the City Council meeting of April 14, 2009. <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to . approve /deny Resolution #09 -04 -_ approving the trailside garden, and Development and <br />Maintenance Agreement. <br />Attachments: <br />Attachment A: <br />Attachment B: <br />Attachment C: <br />Reviewed by: l 1 Copies to: <br />\ / J Environmental Coordinator <br />City Administrator Finance Director <br />Community Development Director Parks Supervisor <br />Public Works Director <br />CC: 04/14/2009 City Attorney <br />Site Location Map <br />Development and Maintenance <br />Agreement <br />Resolution #09 -04 <br />Attachment D: Letters of Concern Related To <br />Proposal <br />Attachment E: Grading Plans Site 1 <br />Attachment F: Grading Plans Site 2 <br />Attachment G: Project Proposal <br />