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must be modified to a minimum of one percent. The project is also subject to the review and <br />permitting process of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (WMO). The <br />Park Commission previously met to discuss the proposed subdivision and are requiring that park <br />dedication fees in the amount of $1700 per unit be collected in lieu of land dedication; that trail <br />fees in the amount of $400 per unit be collected; that the developer indicate an area within the <br />subdivision of common open space that can be used for active or passive recreation, and that the <br />applicant dedicate through a separate recordable document a twenty-foot trail easement parallel <br />with State Highway. #47. The Planning Commission has recommended preliminary plat <br />approval of Alpine Meadows subject to compliance with the City Staff review letter dated <br />January 31, 2002, Revised March 28, 2002. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson inquired as to what the tree situation was on the property. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that most of the trees exist around the existing house with <br />some scattered trees on the property. <br /> <br />Councihnember Anderson stated that this would be the time to address the issue on trees if they <br />want to have a stronger stand. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that the developer is meeting the minimum standards required <br />in City Code. He did not believe that there had been any discussion with the developer regarding <br />the preservation of trees. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec inquired if there would be a berm along T.H. #47. <br /> <br />Mark Strandlund, Eighty-Seven LLC, stated that they will be planting maple trees, crab apple <br />trees, and spruce trees on the property for a total of 51 trees. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson inquired as to what the recommendation has been of the Chapter 9 <br />Committee regarding trees within a townhome development. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that the Chapter 9 Committee was recommending two trees <br />per unit and six shrubs per tree. <br /> <br />Councihnember Kurak inquired as to how that would compare to this development. <br /> <br />Mr. Strandlund replied that they were proposing 300 shrubs as well as saving many of the spruce <br />trees along the pond. <br /> <br />Councihnember Anderson noted that if the tree requirement is changed, 84 trees would be <br />required for the development. <br /> <br />Mr. Strandlund replied that they would not be against adding more trees as long as they will fit. <br /> <br />City Council/May 14, 2002 <br />Page 17 of 36 <br /> <br /> <br />