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Mr. Liggett said there would be 29 units on 10+ acres city codes allow 4.25 units per acre so the building ratio is 2.7 units per acre. The development will be a private development and units 3 thru 9 were not moved only units 1 and 2 were repositioned to meet Landmarks' requests. The home designs are craftsman and each home layout is interchangeable except unit 1 which will house the original bam/home. To keep the integrity of the original barn/home the square footage for the redesign needs to be 3,200 sq ft to ensure all amenities are included in the home. The entrance landscaping was altered to be less formal, fit into the neighborhood and will be completed prior to home construction starting. The main entrance/driveway meets code requirements and was moved westward so it no longer encroaches upon the eastern neighbor's drive and is in line with the cemetery so vehicle lights are not an issue. They are working with their eastern neighbor to possibly provide an alternate driveway off the street which they will continue to pursue. The wetlands report was clarified and states there are no wetlands on the site. Mr. Liggett said rezoning the site to cluster development is appropriate for the site due to its location and shape of the lot. The 2005 Master Plan states cluster developments are appropriate for areas of infill or redevelopment, areas of vacant or underutilized backlands of deep properties, areas of transition between single family and other higher intensity land uses. The lot abuts Springvale Golf Course which is an open park like space and there is green space on the lot. Ms. Brown said the planting material was changed to be more seasonal using Weigela, Lilacs, Spiraea and Viburnum which will be interspersed between the evergreens. The perennials used are Bell-Flowers, Daisies, Daylilies, Daffodils and Gas Plants for interest and character. The evergreens will be narrow and provide dense screening for the neighbors and consist of Serbian Spruce, White Fir and Arborvitaes for texture. Mr. Malone requested the plant list be shown on new landscape plans. Although he preferred the prior front entrance plantings he respected Landmarks Commission's requested changes. He commended the landscaper for the comprehensive landscape plan which she designed and asked that City Council refrain from requesting modifications to the landscaping plans as doing so could have a profound affect on the overall look and development on the site. Mrs. Meredith asked if the sanitary line and existing design would be able to handle the additional 29 homes. Mr. Collins reviewed state standards and projected flow which will not affect the existing sewer lines. Mrs. Meredith questioned the manhole being bolted down and asked if there was already a strain on the system. Mr. Collins reviewed the history of the city bolting down certain manhole covers to prevent surcharging due to inflow/infiltration issues. The city is currently taking steps to correct the issue which he hopes can be resolved in the next few years. The number of occurrences is less than once a year and the treatment plant televised and jetted out the 36" lines just east of the property (Columbia Road) and found that the line was clean. The 36" line turns into a 42" line after both manholes along the east side of Columbia Road. The treatment plant has ordered new covers which can be secured and will be installed. The lids will temporarily address the issue until the system can be updated. The water issues are caused by storm water seeping into the sewer system not the sewage amount entering the system. Mr. Cotner asked if the rear of the property would be cleared. Mr. Liggett said there was an existing creek which would not be disturbed and a conservation area behind units 19- 21. Mr. Lasko said that the distance of the units of 1, 2 and 3 which can be addressed by the commission