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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 24, 2015 Page 27 for this project with establishment of a new easement area; with the developer bearing the full cost to do so. Specific to the site plan orientation, from his perspective, Councilmember Willmus stated he had no issue with the developer's choice, noting it would con- tinue to run along with vacant parcels yet to be redeveloped. Mayor Roe confirmed that there appeared to be a north/south sewer line on the existing survey. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Paschke advised that there was no pathway or sidewalk on the east side of Lexington. Councilmember McGehee suggested that should be considered as part of this project at least down to County Road C. Applicant Representative Mark Nelson,United Properties While having no formal presentation, Mr. Nelson responded to several questions and comments of the City Council at this time. Regarding siting of the buildings, Mr. Nelson confirmed staffs comment about the debris and fill found on the eastern portion of the site. Mr. Nelson noted that the reason there were no trees growing there was due to the poor soils, concrete and asphalt fill and other materials buried there. In addition, per City Code, Mr. Nelson noted that if Lexington Avenue was identified as the primary access point since it was the most visible, it allowed surface parking off Woodhill Drive. However, if Woodhill was chosen for the front door, Mr. Nelson advised that then the main surface parking area would be along Lexington Avenue, opining that would not prove aesthetically pleasing for the development or the community. Mr. Nelson opined that the developer thought this orientation provided the nicest view of the buildings along Lexington Avenue. Mr. Nelson displayed a colored site map different and more detailed than those in the agenda packet that highlighted the areas not to be disturbed where tree preser- vation would occur. Overall, Mr. Nelson advised that the developer would be re- placing a large number of existing trees not only in number but in caliper inches. Regarding stormwater concerns, Mr. Nelson advised that on the east side of the development, storm water management included retention and infiltration areas before runoff reached the wetland to the south. While the developer had already received preliminary approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District, Mr. Nel- son advised that revised plans had been submitted as well seeking their updated approval prior to finalization of plans. Mr. Nelson stated that the developer accepted and agreed with, and would comply with all conditions applied to approval from staff and the Planning Commission.