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They have also recommended that the developer construct an 8-foot wide bituminous trail between Lots 5 and 6 of Block 5. The construction cost of this trail segment will be credit eligible against trail fees due on the plat. The purpose.of this trail segment is to provide access for maintenance purposes from the edge of the cul-de-sac tight-of-way to the manhole to the north between Lots 5 and 6. In addition, this'trail segment could be used in the future to link up with the high ground in the wetland behind Lots 5 and 6. In addition, the deVeloper will be required to continue the trail along the north side of Alpine Drive. This trail construction is not credit eligible towards trail fees due on the plat. In 'accordance with City Code, the developer will be constructing sidewalks along one side of all non cul-de-sac streets. The City dOes have a density transition ordinance in effect. No transitioning will be required to the north and east because of similar or denser development (Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd and Sunflower Ridge). The plat abuts three larger, rural lots on the west that are also zoned R-1 Residential, located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and eligible for redevelopment at urban standards. The Developer has prepared a detailed inventory and supplied photos of.a significant stand of trees along the west boundary line. It is proposed that this existing tree cover will satisfy density transition requirements. The proposed density transitioning was reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 3, and City Council on October 15. Both.the Planning Commission and City Council seemed receptive to the transitioning proposal. The Preliminary Tree Plan submitted with the preliminary plat does identify the preservation of the existing tree cover on the west property boundary. Under the new landscaping requirements, City Code requires the addition of two over story trees to each lot; at least 25% of the new plantings must be deciduous and at least 25% must be coniferous. Credit may also be given for new planting requirements if there is existing, significant trees, of an acceptable species, to be preserved on any of the lots. The developer is responsible for the addition of 46 deciduous and 46 coniferous trees to the plat. The revised Preliminary Tree Plan identifies the addition of 46 deciduous trees and 53 coniferous trees to the plat. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed preliminary plat on November 7, 2002. Two adjacent landowners to the west were present. They stated concern with maintaining the safety and security Of their horse pastures from trespassers. The Planning Commission recommended that the Developer resolve the pasture fencing issue with the affected landowners as part of the preliminary plat approval. Mr. Peterson provided City Staff with a letter of intent to install an 8-foot high wire mesh fence on the east property line of the Mott and the Weichelt parcels. Mr. Mott and Mr. Weichelt have signed off on the letter of intent. The Planning Commission recommended preliminary plat approval contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter, dated November 21, 2002. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if they could incorporate the letter of intent, into the development agreement. Community Development Director Frolik stated that they can reference the letter in the development agreement and attach it so that it would be recorded at the County. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to adopt Resolution #02-11- 299 to approve the preliminary plat of Wildlife Sanctuary 3rd Addition contingent upon compliance with the City staff review letter dated November 21, 2002. City Council/November 26, 2002 Page 8 of 23