11/06/1991 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

was concerned about the yellow glowo Building Commissioner Conway questioned why the association would maintain lights, when these are privately owned single family residences. Mr. Bower stated that this was done at the request of the Architectural Boarda Mr. Gallagher clarified that he was not concerned with the garage lighting, but the street lighting should be on photoelectric cells in case this project ever come back to be City run, then the City would have to maintain those light posts and there would have to be ample light for snow plowing, safety, etc. Mr. Conway explained that he had problems with lights from the standpoint that some people complain of too much light and others complain there is not enough. He suggested that the board make this a part of the motion and so this issue could taken to Council. In reference to the transformers, Mr. Gallagher questioned if the transformers could be placed in the rear of the property. Mr. Bower stated that typically these are next to the street and the underground layout. Normally they landscape around them so that they are lmobtrusive. Mr. Gallagher agreed as long as they blend in. In reference to the garage lights, Mr. Bower stated that he does prefer to have the street lights on a photoelectric cell, but believed that those on the individual homes should be left up to the home owner. However, if they went to a system of the home owner controlling the garage light there would ha,ve to be 3 lights, one for each two garages (each home has two garages). Mr. Gallagher stated that these lights cannot shine into another persons home, and also pointed out that this would be a yellowish light; he actually would prefer one metal halide light which is a white light or the new white high pressure sodium. Mr. Sohn agreed that the white light would be better. Mr. Conway stated that he is concerned with the safety issue, other than that it could be up to the developer. Mrs. Case stated that she likes the green and white concept on the buildings, but questioned why, with this color scheme, they would have a yellowish light on a black pole. Mr. Bower agreed to the green poles. Mr. Conway pointed out that there might be a glare from the light on the cul-de-sac that is adjacent to the existing residential area and it might need to be shielded. Mr. Sohn suggested that the landscaping be increased on the mound adjacent to this cul-de-sac. Mr. Gideon, one of the residents of that area, was present and had a copy of the landscaping plan (residents have been working with Mr. Bower). Mr. Zergott asked if they would be re-locating any of the larger shade trees. Mr. Bower stated that they would be, but not specifically to that area. He understood that Mr. Gideon was more interested in a thick growth such as evergreens or pines. Mr. Zergott complemented them on the landscaping plan and stated that they had chosen first class material. In reference to the buffer, Mr. Gideon stated that the original plans showed white pine and blue spruce, and he preferred the Austrian pine and Norway spruce. Mr. Zergott agreed they these both are faster growing and more dense and agreed that should be changed. He also suggested that this mound be irrigated since evergreens are affected by drought, and if any irrigation is to be installed on the project, he suggests that they consider it there, but this is not a requirement. Mr. Bower advised that they might be able to incorporate that when the irrigate the golf holes. Mr. Gideon again asked if the landscaping would be dense enough to bu.ffer the adjacent residences, and ` wondered if the 4 tulip trees planted side by side on the mound would be much help. Mro Gideon questioned if this area is to be mowable or na.tural with mulch and also if Mr. Bower would agree to a gentleman's agreement that, if this landscaping not dense enough, he would allow the residents to plant some more tasteful trees, such as birch. Mr. Zergott stated that they are supplying a number of evergreens and they are to be planted 15 foot on centers and are staggered, and it appears to be adequate, but if he wanted to plant a 2