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Mr. Rattika stated that another issue addressed at the last meeting had to do with a tree <br />preservation plan. They have updated their plan to include additional areas of trees to save and <br />transplant trees up to four inches in diameter throughout the development. The final issue dealt <br />with the density transition ordinance, which they intend to meet the requirements of in addition <br />to providing throughout the west half of the development 76 over story trees, 152 ornamental <br />trees, and 456 shrubs. <br /> <br />Geoff Bridwell, 6101 Alpine Drive NW, Ramsey, stated that his property is also zoned R-2 and <br />he has been looking into a possible proposal for development of his property and some of his <br />concerns have to do with access to his property since he has a limited amount of land to build on. <br />He understands that at this point they are only addressing phase I and it is part of phase II that his <br />property will be impacted. He thought it was in the City's interest to keep his property buildable <br />rather than lose it as tax base. Mr. Bridwell also stated that he was not satisfied with the corner <br />grading onto Alpine Drive. One of the constraints to put homes on his property is the retaining <br />wall. It is important hillside because it offers greenspace and views. The corner pond adjacent to <br />the outlet there are 200 mature oak tress surrounding the wetland and currently the road from his <br />prgperty line is 10 feet and they will have to cut down a significant amount of oak trees. His <br />other concern involves emergency vehicle access to future development. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired as to where his consultants were with a proposal for development of <br />his site. <br /> <br />Mr. Bridwell replied that he hired consultants in response to the Allstate Development proposal. <br />When Mr. Becker proposed to develop his 10 acres he had some warning that he needed some <br />legal help to assist with his issues. A lot of it depends on what way the City goes with on this <br />development. He stated that he would like to develop his land in conjunction with the Allstate <br />Development, but at this time they are simply looking at the possibilities. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that the extension of the road is intended to facilitate further <br />development and the issues brought up by Mr. Bt/dwell could impact how they align any future <br />road, but he cannot hold up any preliminary plat that meets requirements. He stated that they <br />would like to accommodate him, but he needs something more concrete than a general concern. <br /> <br />Mr. McGhee noted that they are looking into actually moving the entrance as much as they can to <br />try and give them more room on the retaining wall. He also noted that he is willing to meet with <br />Mr. Bridwell, but they are not into preliminary plat for the two outlots at this time. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that they are considering a preliminary plat that places a interchange <br />where logically an extension of the road would go to the east and west. He questioned if the <br />interchange was the appropriate place for the development. <br /> <br />Mr. McGhee replied that it was at this time for them. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon noted that the only way to not bind them to a specific road alignment <br />would be to exclude it from the preliminary plat at this time. <br /> <br /> Planning Commission/September 5, 2002 <br /> Page 14 of 16 <br /> <br /> <br />