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<br />Councilmember Riley asked if there are any concerns with preserving the wetlands or with the <br />development of land near the wetlands. <br /> <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 /> <br />Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked if the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) has had a chance to <br />review this request. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Councilmember Shryock acknowledged that this area is lower and asked if there would be <br />basements on these homes. <br /> <br />Mark Strandland, Shade Tree, replied that a number of the homes would have basements. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock asked if there would be an HOA to maintain the private road. <br /> <br />Mr. Strandland confirmed that an HOA would maintain the road and common ground on the <br />property along with the common amenities. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that she would be interested to know more about whether the <br />trails would be public versus private. <br /> <br />City Council / October 23, 2018 <br />Page 7 of 13 <br /> <br />