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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 1987 Page ~ i: CASE 1187- 26; (Cont'd) Councilmember Winiecki commented that it would be preferrable to see 'all the rooftop mechanical equipment . on the apartment complex painted to blend with the roof color. She asked the applicant to relay that comment to the developer. The Planner reviewed the building design and materials, as per drawings submitted, and outlined in the Planning minutes of 8-5-87. Moved by Peck, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Case #87-26, PUD General Plan approval for Edgewater Estates Townhouse Component, Rezoning from R-l to R-3, and Preliminary Plat for 29 townhouse units, based on the findings that: a) The proposed use, density, and general distribution of townhouse units conform to the previously approved PUD COncept Plan; b) The proposed rezoning conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and the PUD Concept Plan, and, c) Tbe proposed bulidings conform to all zoning ordinance requirements regarding setback, height, and coverage. Furthermore, that approval be conditioned upon the following items: 1. Adjustment of the two northern most buildings to provide greater separation of buildings in the north cluster. 2. Adjustment of off-street parking areas to meet the 20-foot setback requirement from all street rights-of-way. 3. Approval of the site grading plan by the City Engineer. 4. Approval of the completed berming by the City Engineer to assure compliance with the original grading plan and that it adequately screens the buildings. 5. Approval of the revised landscape plan by the City Planner; said plan shall intensify plantings per Planner's recommendations and shall specify sizes in . conformance with the City's minimum standards. 6. Approval of all homeowner's association contracts and documentation by the City Attorney. 7. Approval of the Final Plat. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ORD. #249; AMENDING Council was referred to the proposed ordinance SPEED LIMIT ON amending speed limit for boats on Lake Johanna, as LAKE JOHANNA drafted by the City Attorney. Steven Nelsen, 3574 Siems Court, presented Council with a petition to place a 40 mph speed limit on Lake Johanna. Kim Klawiter, 3262 Sandeen Road, stated he had observed excessive speeds on the lake and strongly supports the proposed amendment. Mark Petersen, 4468 Hamline Avenue, agreed that the speed on the lake should be reduced; disagreed with the restricted hours. He enjoys water skiing, however, he finds it difficult to ski safely on the lake during the times the sailboats use the lake. Council advised Petersen that major changes to the ordinance would have to be approved by the Department of Natural Resources; Hansen advised that she would express Petersen's concerns to other sailboat owners. . Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council waive first reading and introduce by Title Ordinance No. 249, amending the speed limit for boating on Lake Johanna. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR ARDEN OAKS PARK Council was referred to Parks Director's memorandum, IMPROVEMENT 8-6-87, relative to the park improvements at Arden Oaks Park. Buckley explained that during the preparation of the park site for the installation of the backstop ' and shelter, neighbors expressed concern for these improvements. Members of the Parks Committe, Councilman Sather and Buckley met with the residents in the area and a large majority of the residents agreed to: . 1. Placement of the backstop in the northwest corner of the park. 2. Placement of the ahrd court area in the southeast area of the park. 3. Delay the installation of the picnic shelter for a year or two. Councilmember Peck questioned if the picnic shelter had been purchased for this site.