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Mr. Schulte replied he pushed for extensive trees. He would also look at some segmer~ts of fencing with trees with Ryland. He stated he wants this to look as good as possible. Mayor Gamec commented the City has some sound walls on Highway 47 and they have learned fi'om their mistakes. Highway 10 should have something attractive. Plantings, trees, and berming could be utilized. Mr. Schulte indicated he would like to do more berming and would have to talk to the City Engineer about changes in the slope. Counci hnember Elvig stated the two concerns are the footage and how they protect themselves as a City. The owner should not be able to come back and request a taller wall. Councihnember Strommen noted they have gathered data and addressed the concerns. Associate Planner Wald suggested a sum paragraph be included in the development agreement regarding this and to require the developer to include this in the covenants as well. Councihnember Kurak commented vegetation is pretty, but it does not cut down the noise. She lives I ½ miles fi'om Highway 10 and can still hear the freeway. Mayor Gamec directed staff to work with the developer to determine the fencing. He stated he would like to see something more decorative, but not cost prohibitive. He does not want the pond hidden fi'om the road. Cmmcihnember Strommen suggested an eight foot fence be constructed with the trees and a ten foot fence be constructed in front of the units that are closest to the road. Counci hnember Zimmerman asked if the developer will maintain the fence. Associate Planner Wald replied the developer will put in the fence, and the maintenance of the fence would be the responsibility of the association. She indicated in addition to the fence, staff will work with the developer regarding 10 to 12 foot trees being included. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt resolution #04- 04-093 approving the preliminary plat of Rivenwick 4th Addition noting the approved deviations and contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated March 5, 2004, revised April 9, 2004. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Cook. Motion by Cotmcihnember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to approve the site plan of Rivenwick 4th Addition noting the approved deviations and contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated March 5, 2004, revised April 9, 2004. City Council/April 13, 2004 Page 26 of 33