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Regular City Council Minutes -10/20/03 Page 11 which were of exterior materials similar to those of the golf course country club building. Mr. Welsch further advised that the grading concept plan had been completed; utility vacations were anticipated; access would be strictly fron1 Fullham Street; two-stall garages were planned for each town home along with cross-parking easements and overflow parking on the country club site as needed. Mr. Welsch noted that each townhome had a unique walk-up entry and those units had a low profile, while the condon1inium building was three-stories with peaked entries. Mr. Welsch further noted that development impacts included significant wetland upgrading, as well as significant mature tree removal. Mr. Welsch advised that staff and the developers had been in contact with MnDOT related to additional traffic from the developn1ent and impacts to Roselawn and State MnDOT plans for Highway 280. Mr. Welsch noted that staff had reviewed lighting and screening plans for mechanical units; and that the City's Public Works Departn1ent and the Rice Creek Watershed District would be reviewing final plans, with staff anticipating their approval. Mr. Welsch noted that staff was recommending approval; and that the Planning Commission, on a 5/1 vote, recon1n1ended approval of the four proposed actions. Counciln1ember Kough opined that it appeared to be a great plan and project; noted that the owners of Midland Hills had been anticipating such a proj ect for a number of years; and recognized their addressing the runoff issues and new taxes generated. Counciln1ember Schroeder requested further clarification on landscaping plan for the east property line buffer area between residential properties. Mr. Welsch advised that Brower and Associates had already prepared a favorable landscape plan, and while tree for tree replacement could be accomplished, it