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Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to what other cities require for trees within a townhome development. Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that it seemed that the two trees per unit and six shrubs per tree seemed to be a standard. Councilmember Anderson noted that two trees per unit would be 84 trees. Mayor Gamec inquired if the developer would be willing to plant 84 trees. Mr. Strandlund replied that he would be willing to do so if they will fit. Motion by Councilmember Kural(, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to approve of the preliminary plat of Alpine Meadows subject to compliance with the City staff review letter dated January 31, 2002, revised March 28, 2002 and the incorporation in the development agreement the placing of 65 trees in the plat, which exceeds the minimum requirement of City Code. Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen questioned the distance from the townhomes to the existing homes. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied approximately 40 feet from the rear of the property line to the physical structure. Councilmember Hendfiksen inquired as to how close a deck can be to the property line. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that a deck cannot be closer than five feet to the lot line. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that there is 40 feet to the wall of the building and in an extrodinary circumstance they could have a deck within 5 feet. He inquired as to what type of buffering was being proposed. City Engineer Jankowski noted that there is a storm water line that runs behind the units that would prohibit a structure from being constructed within the easement. Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that the plans are showing some landscaping along the stretch and the developer will be discussing with the residents to see if they would prefer the landscaping or a fence. Mr. Strandlund noted that they will be constructing ten foot decks. Councilmember Hendriksen expressed concern that they have not done a good job of protecting the quality of life in Ramsey. Councilmember Zimmennan inquired as to what issues the state highway department has with the development. City Engineer Jankowski replied that there are no concerns because it only pertains to a certain distance of setback to a trunk highway along state aid roads, which Fluorine Street is not. Mayor Gamec requested that the tree requirement be amended to 70 trees. Motion was amended to require the placement of 70 trees. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmembers Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Case #5: Request for Site Plan Review of Alpine Meadows; Case of Eighty Seven LLC City Council/May 14, 2002 Page 19 of 33 -75-