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Ms. Hermes expres,sed appreciation to the developer that they had listened to the neighbors and eliminated their proposal for a town home development. However, Ms. Hermes addressed her concerns for tree preservation and keeping the development aesthetics in line with the adjacent natural park and walkway. Melissa McKnight, 493 S McCarrons Boulevard Ms. McKnight expressed her concerns and spoke to the need to preserve the wildlife and natural area, rather than cutting off the natural environment of the deer and turtles. Ms. McKnight also addressed the storm water control during large rainfall events; and the need to address safety for those backing out of driveways onto Woodruff and the location of the sidewalks, bus stop and an additional road proposed. Ms. Bloom addressed the traffic concerns, storm water drainage calculations and rate controls; and reviewed traffic signage, and noted that South McCarron's was a State Aid Road, classified as a collector street, and traffic engineers had determined that there would be no significant traffic issues, even while Ms. Bloom appreciated that every increase was seen as significant for the neighborhood. Thad Ewald, 500 Roselawn Avenue W Mr. Ewald noted that the plan appeared to be a decent compromise, given where it had initially started with town homes; and sought input as to how a developer was held accountable from development of the plan to meeting all of the expectations of the neighbors, staff and Commission; and how to get their commitment and apply consequences if appropriate. Chair Traynor noted that additional discussion may be prudent for the Commission to seek recommendations from staff as to how to monitor and observe the development process throughout the various phases. Mr. Paschke noted that staff had tree preservation plans in place with plans proposed and rationale developed for which trees to preserve, which to replace, and which to remove. Mr. Paschke further noted that the City had codes in place to require fencing to protect drip lines and other provisions in the planning and inspection processes or within the engineering department, along with addressing public observations of any areas not in compliance, or where questionable practices may be observed, and staff then making additional on-site inspections. Chair Traynor suggested that Mr. Ewald provide considerations to staff, (i.e., buffers, preservation, types of trees and sizes, quality of trees, etc.). Mr. Wiley advised that there was more value to the developer to preserve trees, rather than clear cutting the development area, and that the neighbors and developer had common interests; while recognizing that a private property owner had legal rights for their personal property if meeting City codes and regulations. Kenneth Klutzke, 458 Woodruff Avenue Mr. Klutzke commented on the steepness of the area and ditch; and type and amount of fill intended. Mr. Johnson noted that the developer had to meet the requirements and standards of the City, depending on the characteristics of the land, grading requirements, and soii boring information as to soil types and compaction requirements. Ms. Bloom noted that the development was in the preliminary stages at this time; and a Public Improvement Agreement would be put in place to outline the City requirements for building the road and balancing the site, while ensuring stable footings and foundations for