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and the City to provide an understanding of their vital role in stormwater maintenance, even after their purchase of the property to understand specific restraints. Additional discussion included traffic control measures and concerns based on grading; retaining the County Road C -2 easement while not recommending connecting it as a through- street at this time or as part of this proposed development; standard residential streets at 32' for MSA roads and parking on only one side based on MSA classified road requirements for the new streets Fernwood Street and Fernwood Circle); and delineation of the actual 50' setback requirements for wetland protection. Ms. Bloom suggested that additional comments be provided by individual Members to staff prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Chair DeBenedet noted that this stormwater eventually made its way to Lake Josephine where there was a public swimming beach; and the need to protect that water body, and improve its water quality, not further diminish it; thus making it vital for new homeowners to be fully aware of the buffer zoned and their role in protecting water quality. Ms. Bloom advised that the drainage swale and easement were not consistent at this time, and she needed to further address that with the developer's engineer. Further discussion included location of retaining walls and protection of existing mature trees and grades. Member Vanderwall noted his concern in ensuring construction activities not impact Oak tree roots; and overall, spoke in support for the development in increasing the City's tax base and brining new residents into the community. Member Vanderwall opined that it was a great advantage to have existing mature trees already available for property owners, but that the City and developer needed to ensure their protection. Additional discussion included future maintenance of and access to public private areas and easements; location and width of pathways based on the Pathway Master Plan and location of private property; potential for any future widening of Lexington Avenue by Ramsey County and changes to sidewalk locations and widths; easements applied to specific uses, not multiple uses to avoid trespassing on private property; the need for the developer to change references on their documents to the appropriate City and project; and Steve Gjerdingen mentioned the need for a fence along Lexington Ave. Ms. Bloom reviewed the traffic study performed by the City's selected traffic engineering consultant (SRF) with Pulte paying for the study; and addressed current and projected conditions and impacts at five (5') intersections during