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reviewed that the last four sheets of the plans submitted comply with all the city code. He will <br />direct their traffic expert to address a possible left-hand turning lane. <br />Mr. Lasko asked to know more about the home to be demolished. Mr. Liggett said that the home <br />to be removed was originally the barn for the farm home down the street. There have been many <br />additions and alterations from the original version of the barn. The two car garage and rooms <br />along the backside are additions. There have been enough changes and modernized updates that <br />the historic nature no longer exists. However using the character of the existing homes of the <br />area in their development preserves the look of the historic district. <br />Mr. Lasko reviewed that the development as related to the standards listed in the code, including <br />the existing ravine and many existing trees are being preserved, a variety of home styles is <br />offered, the cluster development allows greater utilization of the open space and the area is <br />consistent with the city master plan. Areas for utilization of public facilities and transportation <br />needs still need to be addressed however. He questioned if a single family subdivision could be <br />constructed on the site. Mr. Conway advised that it would be difficult to impossible to develop <br />the lot as a residential subdivision. Mr. Lasko reviewed with staff that the proposed <br />development plan met all other quantitative requirements of Chapter 1136. <br />Mr. Malone said the overall landscape and tree preservation plan is outstanding and has no <br />recommendations or objections to the plans as submitted. The tree preservation plan outlines <br />how the trees to be preserved will be protected during construction which he believed to be <br />commendable. He considered mounding for buffering neighboring property but due to the varied <br />elevations mounds could create drainage issues. The overall plan of development of the site as a <br />cluster development is what was envisioned when the code was written and the site is an <br />appropriate location for the development. <br />Mr. Rerko the development plan is a good plan, the homes are prepared well and the entrance fits <br />the neighborhood. The estate style entrance works well to the development. However an area <br />has a break in the landscaping along the south backyards which should have more landscaping to <br />block headlights. Overall the development plan is a well thought-out plan. <br />Mr. Bohlmann questioned the impact on the Butternut Ridge Road traffic which is already heavy <br />and asked if turning lanes would be feasible. Mr. Zwick advised that the traffic trip report <br />showed that as the traffic impact was minimal turning lanes were not required. However he <br />would have the traffic specialist address the possibility of turning lanes. Mr. Bohlmann said the <br />overall development plan is a very well thought out detailed plan but there are existing traffic <br />issues along Butterntit Ridge Road now and he is concerned the development might be better off <br />with an entrance from Great Northern Blvd. Mr. Mahoney voiced that he agreed with other <br />members and felt a traffic study was warranted and would assist the development. Mr. Rerko <br />advised that if a traffic study showed turning lanes needed the plan would need to reflect the <br />changes. Mr. O'Malley advised that due to the rezoning of the site the commission can ask that <br />existing traffic be taken into consideration when conducting the traffic study. Mr. Lasko <br />questioned if the site's access apron radius impeded the east neighbors driveway. Mr. Zwick <br />said the city requested the apron be developed as shown but they will look at adjusting the apron. <br />10