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Mr. Collins requested a wetlands determination. Storm water calculations meet city codes. An easement plat to the city and county for the water main and sanitary sewer is required. A traffic study shows less than 20 cars per hour but traffic traveling west bound on Butternut turning into the site could backup traffic. Therefore he recommends looking into a turning lane. To the east of the site there is water run off but the development of the site will improve the drainage of the area as there is a catch basin on every lot and a swale along the back. Mr. O'Malley said the association's agreement and bylaw documents were required by code. As there is rezoning involved the commission has a more flexible authority for reviewing the development plan. The commission has sixty days in which to submit an official report to council relative to the performance standards. The sixty days started the first time the applicant was docketed to go before the commission however the applicant can extend the review time or the commission can request council extend the time for review. Mr. Liggett said the parcel is a very narrow lot, with a 300 foot width at its widest point narrowing towards the front which is on Butternut Ridge Road. There is a private street which will have a 50 foot right of way with homes staggered along either side of the street. The first two units need approval to have a reduced setback. However as the homes abut the golf course, they believe it is an appropriate setback. Springvale Golf Course is to the south as well as the ravine which steps down about 20 to 30 feet. The ravine has a creek which includes a riparian setback which will not be altered. There is a 20 foot setback around the entire property except along Butternut Ridge it will have a 40 foot setback. Each unit is required to have a 15 foot rear setback and a 20 foot setback to the street. The site will fit 29 units and there will be three home style choices. He reviewed the various styles and floor plans. The color palette and style of the homes mimics an existing home to the west of the site. They will have siding, slate looking roofs and accent culture stones in buff and gray colors. A 4-inch beveled siding will be used along the first floors and the second stories have accented areas of shingle siding. All siding will be white and shingles will be a driftwood color and will appear to look like slate. There is a mailbox area which include guest parking and has a pull off. Along the ravine there will be a walking trail from the cul-de-sac to the hill-side in mulch. Ms. Brown reviewed that the tree preservation plan submitted showed a diverse tree growth pattern. Along the front entrance there is a very large oak tree which they designed the entrance around to save. There are numerous varieties of trees throughout the site which will be saved including crabapples, black-cherry, ash, sassafras, elm, red-maple, sugar-maple, silver-maple, Norway spruce, and additional oaks. They tried to maintain as much vegetation along the golf course line as possible. Trees being removed will be replaced with more desirable trees such as black-gums which are prevalent along the westside. The front entrance will have entrance columns, a rustic gazebo in the front and a natural split-rail fence. The entrance column will include a small development sign. Along the front west property line the plantings were pulled inward onto their own property to provide the neighbor additional buffering. Along the eastside plantings include trees with seasonal plantings and ornamental grasses. The retention pond will be fenced and include variety plantings along the ponds edge to provide color including yellow iris and different varieties of flowers and dawn-redwoods to absorb the water in the area. The minimal street lights used on the site will be historical in nature with full cut-offs. Mr. Zwick