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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,May 09,2011 Page 15 Mr. Kelly was unsure of similar concerns; and recognized that the development was a significant improvement from the former Har Mar Apartments; but reite- rated his concern about the tree removal. Councilmember Johnson questioned if Mr. Kelly had addressed his concerns to Sienna Green management. Mr. Kelly advised that Sienna Green representatives used the excuse that the trees were removed in error; and he was unaware of their intent to remove them until they came down. Mr. Kelly noted that some smaller trees had been planted to re- place the larger trees. Mayor Roe closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Roe noted that there were several actions related to Sienna Green on to- night's meeting agenda. Councilmember Willmus questioned, and Mr. Paschke clarified, that there were forty-eight (48) underground parking spaces proposed in the next phase of the project. James Lenhoff,AEON Representative Mr. Lenhoff advised that the trees on Phase I of the project had been removed in error by their general contractor; but AEON had since worked with the Rosewood Village Association Board for a mutually-agreed upon and beneficial landscaping plan; with some plantings already initiated and more to be done once Phase II of the project is completed. Mr. Lenhoff noted that the trees removed were Cotton- wood trees; and that an additional 25-30 trees of various species were proposed to be added to that site. Mr. Lenhoff noted that the trees on the triangle and south of it that were proposed to be removed were also Cottonwood; and advised that AEON representatives were working more closely with the contractor to ensure only those trees proposed for removal were removed and the others would remain. Related to parking, Mr. Lenhoff advised that fifty (50) new spaces were proposed with Phase II for additional parking options; and recognized that some residents did park on the street, which was permitted on both sides of the street at this time. Mr. Lenhoff referenced a parking study done with Phase I; noting that a number of residents didn't have vehicles, but anticipated more vehicles needing parking with Phase II. As part of past PUD negotiations and approvals, Mr. Lenhoff noted that AEON had provided proof of parking for an additional seventeen (17) spaces if a need was indicated. Councilmember McGehee questioned the location of that parking.