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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 28, 1998 Page 2 Consent Aienda. continued 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY ADJACENT TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF THE FORMER MACGILLIS AND GIBBS PROPERTY. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Public Hearing - None Council Business City Planner Cary Teague presented the final plat approval for a nine single family residential lot development named Stony Lake Estates. All lots meet minimum lot standards, and a drainage and utility easement was established over Lot 1 and the identified Stony Lake wetland. An error which was previously uncovered in the Lot 9 grading plan has been corrected. The Planning Commission reviewed the plat and recommended approval subject to the conditions of approval. The City Forester examined the two trees on the east side of Lot 9 and found them to be healthy. The proposed 36 ft. setback would allow for the trees to remain, and still provide sufficient building area. The City Forester reviewed the boulevard landscape plan, and recommended the evergreen trees be replaced with Pink Spire. Also, plantings of Hackberry, Birch, or Norway Maples were recommended along the ROW. Benke asked if the tree preservation plan and the landscape recommendations have been shared with adjacent property owners. Teague said the neighbors have reviewed and are confident with the City Forester's recommendations. However, there was one question regarding the two trees residing in the road ROW. Samuelson confirmed that the street will be constructed at the 28 ft. width. Kay Banister Schaffer, 1650 - 23rd Ave., noted concern of damage to trees and fencing during construction, and asked who would be accountable for their replacement. She asked that a number of trees be preserved along her property line, and if the construction crew could move the boulder residing in the ROW onto her property. She confirmed that the White Oaks are found four ft. into the ROW, and asked if these could remain. She expressed Ron Meilahn, 1638 - 23rd Ave., concerns regarding Lot 9 which include the garage location and tree preservation. City Engineer Les Proper stated he was unaware the White Oaks were located within the ROW. Benke said the objective is to retain as many trees as possible and reduce the development's impact to adjacent properties. He asked if vacation of any portion of the northern ROW could be considered. Proper does not feel vacating the ROW is appropriate because of issues relating to street accessibility and maintenance. Proper believes the 28 ft. road width would allow for the trees to remain, and it is the property owners responsibility to maintain landscaping up to that curbing. Larson would not support vacation of the ROW, however, every effort should be made to preserve the trees on the north side. Consent Agenda Purchase Agreement for Railroad Property Report 98-152 Council Business Pinal Plat for Stony Lake Estates Report 98-153 Resolution 98-074