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<br />is still quite a bit of space between the trees. He commented that typically the Development <br />Agreement requires a two year guarantee to replace trees that die. He stated that when speaking <br />of density transitioning, that is intended to be there in perpetuity and are viewed differently than <br />typical boulevard trees. <br /> <br />__ Brock, 15240 Kangaroo Street NW, stated that when she looked at the map, she did not notice <br />the berm, but recognized that it was mentioned in the presentation. She asked if the berm would <br />remain in perpetuity and when the homes adjacent to Kangaroo would be planned for construction. <br /> <br />Mr. Metzer commented that the entire site would be graded during the 2021 construction season <br />and estimated less than one month for grading. He estimated that street and utility construction <br />would take a few months, therefore there would be continual construction through the summer and <br />fall with continual construction of homes for another two years. He stated that once the grading <br />and street and utility construction is completed, the homes would be constructed individually with <br />two or three homes constructed at a time. He stated that if they receive the approvals from the <br />City, they would like to begin grading in late March or in April, depending upon weather <br />conditions. <br /> <br />Ms. Clark asked when the berm would be constructed and whether trees would be removed to <br />construct the berm. <br /> <br />Mr. Metzer replied that the grading would occur this year. He commented that they are not allowed <br />to remove trees that are not on their property. He commented that the only existing trees that <br />would be preserved are to the south end of the site. He stated that after grading is completed they <br />would plant the trees, estimated that those buffer trees could be planted in late summer. <br /> <br />Ms. Clark asked if a tree partially over the property line would be removed. <br /> <br />Mr. Metzer replied that anything on the property in that area would be removed in order to <br />complete grading. He stated that the homes would have full basements and therefore only two <br />floors would be visible. He provided additional details on the grading and berm, noting that the <br />berm would be four feet in height. <br /> <br />Ms. Brock asked if these homes would be connected to City sewer and water. She asked if the <br />homes along Kangaroo would be able to connect to City services. <br /> <br />Mr. Metzer confirmed that these homes would be connected to City sewer and water. <br /> <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that homes with private sewer and water would not be <br />forced to connect to City services. She noted that she could follow up with Ms. Brock. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Commission/ January 7, 2021 <br />Page 5 of 20 <br /> <br />