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Councilmember Riley asked if there are any concerns with preserving the wetlands or with the <br /> development of land near the wetlands. <br /> City Planner Brigl noted that this application would meet the setback requirements from the <br /> wetland. She noted that the applicant would need to obtain a permit from the Lower Rum River <br /> Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) and would also need to have a review from the <br /> engineering department. She confirmed that the proposed cul-de-sac would be within the <br /> allowed length. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked if the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) has had a chance to <br /> review this request. <br /> City Planner Anderson did not believe that this case has been before the EPB. He stated that he <br /> can review the records and if the group has not reviewed the case that could occur. He stated <br /> that the buffer requirements are through the LRRWMO and would help to filter and prevent <br /> sediment that would be generated by construction from going into the wetland. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that it appears that there has been thorough discussion but <br /> agreed that if the case had not gone before the EPB, it would be a good idea for that group to <br /> provide input. <br /> Councilmember Shryock acknowledged that this area is lower and asked if there would be <br /> basements on these homes. <br /> Mark Strandland, Shade Tree,replied that a number of the homes would have basements. <br /> Councilmember Shryock asked if there would be an HOA to maintain the private road. <br /> Mr. Strandland confirmed that an HOA would maintain the road and common ground on the <br /> property along with the common amenities. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that sometimes when there is a wetland buffer, residents can <br /> become confused on where their property lines are and asked if there would be clear delineation <br /> of where the property line is near the wetland. <br /> City Planner Brigl stated that encroachment on the wetland buffer is less likely to occur with a <br /> detached townhome product but noted that staff can work with the applicant if desired to provide <br /> further delineation. <br /> Mr. Strandland stated that the HOA would maintain the common areas and there would be <br /> architectural controls to ensure that homeowners do not encroach on the wetland buffer areas. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that she would be interested to know more about whether the <br /> trails would be public versus private. <br /> City Council/October 23,2018 <br /> Page 7 of 13 <br />