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? Mr. Malone reviewed the landscape plan; in the northeast corner the 24 inch maple and 20 inch cherry trees should be kept. The 38 inch oak tree in line with the proposed detention gate should be saved as it is a specimen. Mr. Burlij said that due to the trees fragile root system the detention would have to be moved to far so it could not be saved. However the willow tree will be saved as a focal point. Mr. Malone questioned the landscaping around the hammerhead. Mr. Burlij said landscaping would block headlights from the residents view. There are also 12 inch walnut and 20 inch cherry trees that will be saved. Mr. Malone requested all white pine trees be replaced with Norway spruce trees as life expectancy is longer. Mr. Rerko asked if the new concrete island was for lighting. Mr. Burlij said that there is an existing utility pole which must be maintained as it provides the entire sites electrical power. Mr. Rerko asked if the detention basin would ensure that no storm water would leave the site and the proper storm water calculations and plans were submitted to the engineering department. Mr. Burlij indicated that storm water plans were submitted in accordance to City code. He advised that the Assist Law Director brought up the issue of the County approving the street vacation prior to the City however the County has advised them that the City must give their approval first. Mr. Collins commented that the issue of the rehabilitation of Kennedy Ridge Road had not been addressed but has been an outstanding issue for some time now. He suggested the matter needed to be addressed administratively to be resolved. Mr. Bohlmann questioned prior discussions of moving the detention basin as it was close to residential property. Mr. Kleve reviewed that the option of moving the detention was looked at and found that the best location for the basin is as proposed. There will be a new embankment and the visual barrier was raised and landscaping added throughout so the neighbors will be buffered. Mr. Goerndt reviewed that the mound will be moved inward 12 feet from the property line to allow light buffering and sound buffering. Councilman Orlowski inquired about the proposed fencing, size of plants, hammerhead area and drainage. Mr. Burlij said the fence would be board on board and the arborvitaes would be 6 feet when planted, 4 foot on center, grow to about 16 feet high and average 1 to 2 foot growth per year. Mr. Kleve said the hammerhead was designed to buffer all headlights and the detention basin is designed to slope to I-480 to make sure there will be no fall off or overflow towards residential property. Mr. Lasko questioned if the applicants intended to use Kennedy Ridge Road during construction of the expansion. Mr. Kleve said no, they would only use the Brookpark Road entrance for the expansion. The only time they may use Kennedy Ridge Road is during the creation of the hammerhead. They will have a temporary construction fence throughout the duration of the proj ect. Mr. Lasko reviewed that the outstanding issues are inaccurate drawings, easements if obtained not accurately reflected on plans, approval of vacation plats, landscaping discrepancies and issues pertaining to the lot split and consolidation plat. Mr. O'Malley advised the commission that they could table the matter to ensure the issues brought up were accurately addressed prior to final approval. Mr. Lasko felt that the applicants could address their outstanding issues and submit new plans for the March 28th meeting in order to meet the April 15th deadline. He further advised that it was beyond the purview of the commission to address the Kennedy Ridge Road issue. Those issues will need to be resolved administratively not at the commission level. J. Lasko moved to table the development plan ancl vacation, lot split & consolidation plat for RTA Park and Ride Expansion at 5575 Great Northern Boulevard until March 28th. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. V. NEW BUSIIVESS: 4