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<br />Commissioner Modesette stated that as a result of the ordinance and the <br />difference between caliper inches and height of coniferous trees, there could be <br />more coniferous trees than hardwoods planted within the City. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman stated that he agrees with Commissioner Modesette <br />and believes a compromise would be appropriate. He suggested that the condition <br />take into account the difference in size requirements for newly planted coniferous <br />trees versus deciduous trees. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa inquired if this situation is specific to this application or to <br />the tree ordinance. <br /> <br />The motion carried (5-2 Commissioners Modesette and Zimmerman). <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa inquired if the applicant would be able to meet condition <br />seven as it has been changed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reiff stated that he would like to know if the applicant can meet <br />the changes in the condition. He stated that he thinks the ordinance is ill <br />conceived. Chair Larson stated that the ordinance isn't open for discussion at this <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Beard stated that there is one very tall tree on the property. He stated that he <br />thinks that three trees will be enough to meet the intent of the ordinance due to the <br />height that they will grow to. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Stodola, to <br />recommend approval of Planning Case #08-018 for Site Plan Review at 1924 <br />Grant Road based on the findings of fact, the submitted plans, subject to the seven <br />conditions as listed in staff s July 2, 2008 report, and the additional condition <br />eight. <br /> <br />The motion carried unanimously (7-0). <br /> <br />This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, July 14, 2008, City Council <br />meeting. <br />