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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION NOTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2004
1. Oakgreen Village North
Planner Richards stated that density calculation was done; conservatively is
within Ordinance requirements for townhomes and apartments.
Discussed lighting; Planning Commission preferred nicer lights than City
standard. Planner Richards added that decorative lighting would be more
consistent with the area.
Traffic: Engineer Post ler stated acceptance of trip generation figures.
Discussed turn lanes, speed on 58 street and distance between Nutmeg and
Oakgreen.
Mayor Beaudet stated the whole site should be graded and reseeded right
away and the dead trees should be removed from the pond.
Discussion was held concerning concrete sidewalks versus asphalt trails in
certain locations.
Discussed posting "no parking" toallow access for emergency vehicles on
Nutmeg and Novak through provision in the Development Agreement so the
developer pays for the signs.
Discussed setbacks and specific units to be eliminated or changed to allow for
more space.
Concern was expressed over trees presently on the site. Attorney Vierling
stated that the Arborist favors replacing the existing trees with higher quality
trees.