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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 22, 2013 Page 16 Councilmember Etten noted that original concerns of neighboring property own- ers was for a tree survey and the proposed raised height of the development prop- erties; and questioned if those concerns had been addressed to everyone's satis- faction. Ms. Bloom reviewed existing property height with proposed, indicating a 4-5' in- crease throughout the development, and lowered in the backyards to address drainage concerns and requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District. At the request of Councilmember Etten, Ms. Bloom confirmed that adjacent prop- erties would be higher than the swale area along the property boundaries. Nathan Fair, Hanson Builders, 13432 Hanson Blvd., Andover, MN, Develop- er Representative with Landmark 6 of Roseville, LLC and Hanson Builders and Nate Harmon, Engineer Mr. Fair pointed out several minor typographical errors in the contract (page 3, line 22) and references to "Cleveland Avenue" and "Langton Lake Drive," re- questing that the reference be changed from Cleveland Avenue to "Millwood Av- enue." Mr. Fair also noted concerns about working hours, as property owners had ex- pressed concerns at the open house, with one of the neighbors working nights. After consulting with Dean Hanson, his partner, Mr. Fair offered to change their working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (page 7, line 33) for weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekends if any work took place on a weekend, while not intended at this time. Mr. Fair advised that this would allow them to complete the project in a timely manner and offered this concession for the neighborhood. Mr. Fair also advised that a homeowners association is no longer intended for this neighborhood since the landscape plan had been revised (Exhibit B, page 15, line 7) and any references should be struck. At the request of Mayor Roe, Ms. Bloom confirmed that this was amenable to staff. Mr. Fair reported on the open house held last week with the neighborhood; with three (3) neighbors and one (1) Councilmember attending. Mr. Fair advised that the owner of the development, Dean Hanson, had attended to respond to any questions of the neighborhood. Councilmember McGehee reported that she had attended the open house; com- plimented the developer on their nice presentation and drawing provided for neighbors to see the home style, type and size planned; and noted that the devel- oper team had responded to all questions asked and did a nice job.