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Mayor Gamec stated he supports the opportunity to increase screening by moving the trees. He asked why ~he Planning Commission did not act on the vine issue and whether the City has ever required block construction. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated the City deviated from that standard on the golf course maintenance building. Gary Gruber, applicant, presented a new site plan and pointed out the location of the trees which would be relocated. He also noted the landscaping that was not part of the original plan but has already been completed. Mr. Gruber pointed out the location of the small maintenance building which is well sheltered by evergreen trees. He stated that the storage building cannot be seen unless you drive right up to it. Councilmember Haas Steffen asked if they are requesting a wooden exterior. Ms. Frolik stated they are. Motion by Councilmember Haas SteiTen and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to approve the proposed accessory building in accordance with City Code, approval of the additional building and its size, and a wood versus natural or prefabricated stone exterior finish. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beahen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. Mr. Gruber explained they are requesting that the requirement for 30 trees be reduced to 18 since they were able to save so many of the trees on the site. The residents indicated support to have those trees relocated to provide screening for their houses. He stated his concern regarding a situation where he agrees to relocate the trees to that location and then he is also required to plant vines on the fence. He stated he offered to plant seedlings on the south side where the vines were to be. Community Development Director Sherman advised that residents at the Planning Commission felt it would do more good if the trees were planted along the western property line rather than along T.I-I. #10. What remains to be decided is whether there will be vines or seedlings along the fences. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated she watched the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and noted Mr. Gruber commented on how much extra his costs were from the City. She stated that she wants people in business to know that the extra cost was to bury a huge tank that was laid on the property owner by the State of Minnesota, not the City of Ramsey. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated that people doing business in the City of Ramsey should be aware of that situation so they are well aware of it. She stated she understands that Mr. Crruber may have heard that vines may pull down the fence. Mr. Gruber stated this is what he was told. City Council/October 13, 1998 Page 10 of 22 I I I ! I i I I ! I ! I:. I I i I