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,. i . _p. B. Zergott moved to accept the proposal for St. Clarence as proposed, seconded by T. Gallagher, and unanimously approved. Mr. Zarzycki left the perspective drawing for Mr. Sohn's review. Mr. Zergott stated that he had no problem with the landscaping as proposed. 3) Butternut Ridge Landscape Plan, 5618 to 5800 Great Northern Blvd. Revised landscape plan as requested by Planning Comission on February 11, 1992 and proposal for signs. Referred by Planning Commission on May 12, 1992. Many neighbors were present. Mr. Trevillian, Summit Properties, presented a rending of the landscaping in front of building number 1 closest to Great Northern Boulevard) as requested by Planning Comission. Mre Waller, landscape designer, explained that October Glory red maples are planned on either side of the entrance (only 3 are shown on the rendering; next will be barberry, then holly, and in front a planter with annuals. Behind the sign will be burning bush, then juniper to create a layered effect on the 4 foot berm, rhododendrons or something similar will be planted on the corners (actual rnunber of plants have been specified on the plan). Several groups of Golden Willows are planned (not all of them are shown on the rendering) with blue spruce toward the rear. City Forester Wendell would prefer something other than willows. After some discussion, it was decided to replace the willows with some type of weeping ornamental trees, such as weeping red jade, birch, or beech. Mr. Zergott explained that the willows are messy and weak wooded. Since the diameter of the tress is to be between 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inches, Mr. Zergott and the neighbors believed this was too small. Mr. Wendell recommended at least a 2 inch diameter. Mr. Trevillian agreed to increase the size of the trees along the area in the front which is visible to the public, but asked if he could have some latitude regarding the trees on the interior. Mr. Zergott stated his concern was what was in view for the public. Mrs. Davis, a neighbor, believed 2 inch was too small and thought that the maple should be larger so it has a better start. The members agreed that there could be problems when transplanting trees larger than 2 inches. It was clarified that the blue spruce will be 5 to 6 feet high, Mr. Zergott preferred them to be closer to 6 feeto If in the future they decide to change the variety of the weeping trees, Mr. Zergott agreed that these changes could be approved by the forester without having to come back to the Board. Mr. Waller noted the changes on the plan. Regarding the buffer area (between this complex and the residential property), Mr. Trevillian clarified that none of those trees had been destroyed, he had walked that area with the Forester, and they have tried to preserve as many of the trees as possible. He pointed out that most of the trees in the area are deciduous and presented pictures taken today showing the buffer now that the trees have blossomed. Mr. Wendell agreed that they had worked together, and he understoad that few trees had to be removed because they were so close to the buildings, and advised that the developer had agreed to replarit the thin areas in the spring, with pines and some hardwoods.. Mr. Schulz, a resident, claimed that the developer has encroached on the City property with many yards of dirt. Mr. Wendell explained that this is a pile of soil taken from the graves which has gotten larger over the year, but it belongs to the City. Mr. Wendell advised Mr. Schulz that he is in charge of the cemetery. Regarding the neighbors concerns, Mrs. Davis explained that they were mostly worried about access from the apartments to Butternut Ridge Road. She explained that the judgement entry stated that there would be no access, and maintained that this meant pedestrian access as well as driveways. She presented petitions from residents requesting a 6 foot chain link fence or some type of barricade, perhaps a riasonry wall, to prevent apartment 2