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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 25, 2011 21 8.C. Planning Case 11-006 — Fox Ridge Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Preliminary Plat(continued) - to do what is right for the City and also protect the residents of Keithson Drive for the future. A through-street may not be a popular decision but it is the right decision. Councilmember Holmes stated she has always been in favor of the through-street and the Council should listen to the recommendations of Staff. The amendment to change Keithson Drive to the dual cul-de-sac option was called to a vote. The motion failed (2-3; Mayor Grant, Councilmembers Holmes and Holden) MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a - motion to Add Recommendation 20: Pulte Group will provide at least 5 different home designs for the development. The motion carried unanimously Councilmember Holmes stated Pulte was requesting guidance on buffer protection. She asked if this had been addressed. City Planner Beckman stated this had been discussed with Pulte and there will be extended easements and monument signs will be placed to define the wetland areas. These are part of the recommendations for approval. Councilmember Holmes asked if the Council wanted to do something with Lot 10. Councilmember Holden stated there is really nothing the Council can do about this section of land. Mayor Grant stated this section of land is acceptable. Councilmember Holmes asked if the City could be guaranteed there will be no drainage problems created by the developer. City Attorney Filla stated the City needs to rely on the engineers and the construction for the property and that it is done to the approved plans. The City and Pulte have hired experts to determine the proper grading for this project. Public Works Director Maurer stated the City is relying on the Rice Creek Watershed's hydrologist's determination that the proposed grading plans properly address the drainage for this project. The City will also have inspectors on the site to ensure the property is constructed to the specifications in the submitted plans. The motion to approve the preliminary plat was called to a vote.