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Commissioner Johnson inquired as to what could be done to minimize the impact on existing <br />neighbors. <br /> <br />Nh'. Putnam replied that the pond would be designed with relatively flat slopes and will have a <br />normal water value in it. As they get to the water level, they flatten it out even further. The pond <br />will contain four to five feet of standing water in the deepest portion. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson inquired as to what could be done about aesthetics. <br /> <br />Mr. Putnam replied that they consider planting some type of ground coverage other than mowed <br />turf. He suggested that they could work with neighbors to see what desires are, but noted' they <br />will have to meet the watershed district requirements. <br /> <br />Resident inquired if the pond would be a stagnate pond. <br /> <br />Mr. Putnam repEed that there will be circulation through the pond. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that it seems prudent that since there are only four ponds for the- <br />development that some investment in screening might be appropriate to break up the layout. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson recommended that staff' facilitate a discussion on this issue with the <br />developer, engineer and property owners. He also inquired if there was any vegetation cover <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />Mr. Black replied that they have presented a tree preservation plan to City staff. He explained <br />that the trees on the southerly portion of the property, off of Fluorine Street, and the pathway and <br />some to the north of the property including the peninsula they will do on-site investigation to <br />preserve those trees and match the grading plan. On the upper portion there will be substantial <br />tree removal to accommodate townhomes and single-family homes. <br />Chairperson Ni,,ct inquired if there will be substantial ability to preserve trees on peninsula and trail <br />corridor, but as they move toWards the center there will be substantial tree removal. <br /> <br />Mr. Black replied yes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson stated that on the peninsula Mr. Black has indicated that they will show <br />total tree preservation, but will the City have some control over tree removal when someone <br />purchases the property. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik replied that the City can do tree preservation on a lot by <br />lot basis with the developer, but once someone owns the property they have very little control. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired if it would be possible to inclUde something in the PUD. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik replied yes. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/June 5, 2001 <br /> Page 16 of 211 <br /> <br />-161- <br /> <br /> <br />