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Councihnember Cook asked if the applicant would consider a compromise of smaller ornamental <br />trees that do not get a lot of height. <br /> <br />Mr. Muschik responded once the trees get big something may happen to the cars. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak asked what type of shrub they are recommending. <br /> <br />Gina replied there will be lilacs around the sidewalk in front of the building. The landscaper has <br />suggested something like a burning bush by the drainage ditch. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak requested input from staff. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Geisler replied staff recommends more trees on the property line. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated she has seen parking lots with trees so there must be something <br />appropriate for a parking area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook commented there are trees that do not sap, and also trees that would take <br />30 years before the canopy comes close to the line. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked how many trees are being recommended. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Geisler replied the plan the applicants submitted had ten trees, the requirement <br />is 21 trees, and staff is recommending a compromise of 17 trees. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec commented there will be another building right next to this site that will likely <br />come up to the lot line. At that point they would have to cut the trees down. It would likely be <br />better to put in bushes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Pearson asked how far it is from the lot line to the curb. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Geisler replied the distance is ten feet. <br /> <br />Councihnember Cook commented sl'u'ubs would also go onto the neighboring property. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated she would hate to lose all the height of the trees and the site <br />would look bare with shrubs. Staff has looked at this and feels there is adequate room for trees. <br />There may be another happy medium with smaller species that do not sap, and the rest of the <br />landscaping could include sl~'ubs. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to grant approval of <br />staff's recommendation that seven additional trees be placed on the northern property line of <br />Precision Metalcraft. <br /> <br />City Council/April 27, 2004 <br /> Page 20 of 35 <br /> <br /> <br />