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Attachment C would require review on a case by case basis.In response to Mayor Roe related to swales on easements or lots themselves, on the north and east sides specifically, Mr. Schwartz advised that the drainage plan would indicated some plantings would be on the swales and some not; and while the swales had been required by the City, they may be wider than the drainage easement itself Discussion ensued regarding plantings for screening purposes in the City right-of-way without interrupting drainage patterns (south side of Millwood), while allowing for 10’ of snow storage behind the curb. At the request of Mayor Roe as to whether, as part of approving the Preliminary Plat, and conditions applied, screening could be required on the boulevard on the south side of the street, and therefore attached to Plat approval or if that would be outside the actual Plat itself. City Attorney Mark Gaughan advised that he could not give a definitive answer without further research; however, he opined that it didn’t sit right with him since it was not part of the plat itself, but would need to look into that further. Councilmember McGehee referenced a previous plan submitted by Councilmember Willmus’ family for a development off Hamline Avenue; providing for a road parallel and dropping into longer lots. Since the Outlot in this case is so large, Councilmember McGehee questioned if it would allow a separate entrance with a fork and planting in the middle, therefore reducing vehicle headlight concerns at the front of homes and directing them between homes. At the clarification by Councilmember Willmus of her intent for a right in/right out design, Councilmember McGehee confirmed that intent; and her desire for additional understanding on what was available for screening all the way around the swales for abutting property owners. Mr. Schwartz advised that it would be difficult to address screening if it took place outside the drainage easement on private property, or whether something would be acceptable within the location of the swale or at the edge of an easement. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff could work with the developer for those specific considerations. Regarding Councilmember McGehee’s suggestion for a right in/right out design, Mr. Schwartz responded that it would negatively direct all traffic through other neighborhoods, creating more concerns, in addition to being difficult to plow. Mr. Schwartz advised that it could be a possibility for the developer to consider; however, he was hesitant to comment about its possibility without further review of how possible it would actually be. At the request of Mayor Roe, Mr. Schwartz confirmed the existing and anticipated vehicles per day (60), noting that it also entered into the equation as to whether it actually became an issue or not, and allowed things to be kept in better perspective. Regarding Councilmember McGehee’s suggestion for a right in/right out, Councilmember Willmus noted that it might be more aesthetically appealing, but was unsure that it would actually solve anything other than to simply spread the headlight problem further. Councilmember McGehee advised that she had realized that, after consultation with Councilmember Laliberte.