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to act as a holding pond and wili nor hold water for long periods of time. There are also tree <br />species that cart be planted that ~,re more compatible with any standing water that may occur. <br /> <br />Associate ['tanner Geisler stated staff is recormrtending that additional trees be planted along the <br />northern prope~'ty line, perhaps to match the number and spacing of trees on the south property <br />line. If seven additional trees w~:re planted in this location, this would bring the total number of <br />trees on the site to 17, which is y. till short of the 21 trees required by code. Because there are two <br />existing trees in the rear o l' the si re. :-4tall is of the opinion that this is a good compromise. <br /> <br />Councihncn~be~' Cook qttestione, 1 if the trees are needed for screening. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Geisler replied ii: is the minimum number of trees required in the zoning <br />district. Staff re'cognizes they dc have limitations with this site for placement of trees. <br /> <br />Gins, a representative of Precision Metalcraft, stated they do not have a good amount of land to <br />work with. <br /> <br />Dwayne Mm;chik, President of P:ec:i:fion Metalcraft, stated they have a statement from their <br />insurance company that recomm~ nds they do not have trees because of the parking, and a <br />statement from ~ landscaper reco~ nmending bushes rather than trees. He stated if a tree is placed <br />in thc propo:4cd location, :4ap will go on the parked cars when the tree is full ~own. If they put <br />bushes there, they could keep the~ n trimmed and it would be nice looking and save a lot of <br />probl cms. <br /> <br />C(mncihnember Cook ask ed if tht applicant would consider a compromise of smaller ornamental <br />trees that do not get a lot ofheigh~, <br /> <br />Mr. Muschik ~'esponded once the 't~'ee?~ get big something may happen to the cars. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak asked wha type of shrub they are recommending. <br /> <br />Gins replied there: will be lilacs ar~)und the sidewalk in front of the building. The landscaper has <br />suggested something like a burnin.:~ bush by the drainage ditch. <br /> <br />Councilmember K_urak rccluested ilput from staff. <br /> <br />Associate Pla~mer Geisler ,'epiied ~: mit recommends more trees on the property line. <br /> <br />Councihnember Strommcn stated .~ he has seen parking lots with trees so there must be something <br />appropriate t'bra parking area. <br /> <br />CotmcJhncn~bcr Cook commented :he~ e are trees that do not sap, and also trees that would take <br />30 yem's before th,~ canopy comes c lose to the line. <br /> <br />Mayor Garnet asked how ninny tre,:s a:e being recommended. <br /> <br /> Assr)elate Planner Geisler r¢3pticd tlc pi an the applicants submitted had ten trees, the requirement <br />· is 21 trees, and stai'l" is recommendiap, a compromise of 17 trees.. <br /> <br />C it>' Council/April 27, 2004 <br /> Page 19 of 33 <br /> <br />P41 <br /> <br /> <br />