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Councilmember Elvig asked if there was a way to create a visual difference in the building when <br />viewed from Ramsey Boulevard. <br />Mr. Schmidt stated that he would be willing to put in gables on the street side of the building. <br />He stated that he believes the existing pine trees will stay and will also provide a visual buffer. <br />Councilmember Olson stated that she thinks the addition of gables and cupolas would be a nice <br />feature. <br />Mr. Schmidt stated that he was willing to take a look at <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he also has is <br />anything could be done to improve on the architect <br />Councilmember Olson confirmed that the pine tIN <br />that they are not the hardiest of trees, so they may <br />Councilmember Dehen suggested that the City C <br />site plan that showed some variation to the b ' <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that the <br />considered. He suggested some unc <br />gradation. He stated that he feels th <br />lot of money to break up the great m� <br />Mr. Schmidt stated that he <br />of the building. He stated t <br />a design or possibly use a A <br />building and asked if <br />and noted <br />this discussion to get a <br />is 16 feewide and should also be <br />f line, adding dormers, or color <br />be done without spending a <br />upolas on the north and south ends <br />block, so it would be easy to include <br />by Councilmember Olson, to table the request for <br />%ff TSM Development, Inc to allow for revised <br />-visual breaks in the building either physically or <br />iscussion: Counci r Olson stated that she thinks there is a strong likelihood that <br />ine trees will no and would like to see other varieties such as Spruce on the <br />prop _ cilmember en noted that there is a landscaping plan from staff that <br />include s info but she would like to see some elevation drawings showing <br />the height what the average height of the different species will be at <br />maturity. Ass o _' ° Geisler noted that this case will need to come back before the City <br />Council at the nex to meet the 60 day rule. Councilmember Jeffrey asked if the City <br />Council could move a oval contingent upon seeing some of the site plan things suggested. <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that generally, development is not allowed to <br />begin until a development agreement is signed and there is an agreed upon site plan. <br />City Council /October 9, 2007 <br />Page 7 of 25 <br />- -125— <br />