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-170- to the next property and to his knowledge, there isnot a proposal for a buffer. He asked if these units could be pushed further away from the existing homes to the west. Principal Planner Trudgeon responded the units would have to be 40 feet from the property line according to City Code, but agreed that this should be considered. Dave Putnam, Northwest Civil Engineers, stated there is a city storm sewer system and there is not enough room to plant screen materials along the west property line without encroaching on the storm sewer easement. City Engineer Jankowski said generally, it is not acceptable to plant anything that would interfere with the purpose of the easement. If the ground needed to be dug up and the storm sewer repaired, which is rare, shrUbs would be alright but trees probably wouldn't be an acceptable plant material. A discussion took place regarding the types of landscaping that could be used for this. Chairperson Nixt commented that this is a fairly full plan. Some of the clustering could be relieved if there were fewer units. Commissioner Watson noted that he didn't see a second access to this property. A1 Kempf, 15220 St. Francis Boulevard, said he is the property owner to the south. He asked where the children will play. He said he has a large piece of property and is not planning on having his backyard turned into a playground. He understood a park would be included in this development. On the preliminary grading and draining plan, he doesn't see how the water would get to the pond. He indicated he was supportive of the Orchard Hills development and the main reason for that was the developer was responsive to the neighborhood's needs. H:e has not had discussions with this developer. The cul-de-sac is 60 feet from his porch. EIe said he assumes the glare from headlights on cars that come around the cul-de-sac would be in his sightline in this porch. He stated he is looking for a privacy fence on the property line. He explained he has lived there 30 years and considers this a way of life. He said he thinks the project owes him a barrier from the traffic and cul-de-sac. Chad Hayes, 15243 Germanium Circle, stated .this abuts his backyard as well. He suggested a fence be put in instead of a lilac bush, for example, for screening. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Sweet, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Sweet, Brauer, Johnson, Kociscak, Reeve, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. The public hearing closed at 9:26 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner Sweet stated this plan looks crowded to her. Planning Commission/February 7, 2002 Page 13 of 19 I I