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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Minutes for September 6, 2006http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/planning/minutes/2006/pm0906.htm 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 soil 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 the proposed homes. Ms. Bloom noted that she had served as the Design Engineer for Reservoir Woods and Trail, and had a vested interest in preserving that area; further noting that she and Mr. Paschke would continue to monitor the development. Chair Traynor closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Discussion included the species of many of the trees on site (i.e., Cottonwood, Box Elder, Siberian Elm, and Poplar) and given their invasive and nuisance species, whether they should be preserved or replaced. MOTION [8.1]: Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Wozniak, to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of single-family residential lots from the 2.20 acre parcel formerly platted as Lots 14-21, Block 4, Rolling Green; based on the information in Section 4, the findings in Section 5, and the conditions of Section 6, of the project report dated September 6, 2006; and amended to add to Condition 6.1 that the applicant must submit a tree preservation AND REPLACEMENT Plan; and also address the buffer of trees near the Reservoir Woods trailhead. Chair Traynor spoke in support of the plan; opining that it seemed consistent with the character of the neighborhood; and expressed his personal interest in the tree buffer being retained along the pathway. regarding the species of trees and need to detail types in the inventory; and further supported the retention of the buffer around the trailhead. Mr. Paschke sought clarification on the intent of the Commission regarding Tree Replacement as discussed of trees, sought more detailed definition of the criteria to be used by staff in determining what their advocacy position should be related to quantity and quality of tree preservation and replacement conditions. Neighborhood had an association looking for opportunities for community involvement, that they consider working helping the area develop and, if interested, participate in a quality tree replacement plan under the direction of City staff. Dedication fee could be used for reforestation. 7 of 102/6/2007 11.15