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The developer also clarified that the buffer area behind the development, including trees and natural spaces, would be preserved. The area would remain untouched by development, and there would be restrictions in place to ensure it stays natural and free of structures or alterations. This would be enforced by the Homeowners Association (HOA) and monitored by the West Creek Conservancy, which would conduct quarterly inspections to ensure compliance. The meeting continued with further technical discussions on the development's plans, with a focus on maintaining the natural buffer, utility easements, and the overall impact on traffic. The developer emphasized that they were working within city guidelines and responding to feedback to address residents' concerns. In this discussion, several key points were clarified about the proposed development: 1. Sidewalks & Parking: The development will have sidewalks on both sides of the public street. Parking will be regulated according to city standards, with parking allowed on one side of the street, and the number of spaces will meet the city's requirements, in addition to two -car garages and driveways. 2. Buffer Zones & Easements: A 20 -foot no -cut buffer zone will surround the development, preserving trees and natural space, especially near existing homes. There will be a storm drainage easement to maintain the existing catch basin. 3. HOA Structure: There will be two separate Homeowners Associations (HOAs)—one for common areas and stormwater management and another for the private portion of the development. These will be responsible for maintenance and associated fees. 4. Private Drive Maintenance: The private drive, including plowing and maintenance, will be the responsibility of the HOA, as outlined in the declarations to be submitted to the city. 5. Tree Clearing: Tree clearing will begin soon, and the developers will verify the number of trees removed and replaced as part of the final plan. This is done in compliance with regulations to protect species like the Indiana bat. 6. Stormwater Management: The stormwater management facility will be placed in the northwest corner, with water flow directed toward Stearns Road and integrated into the existing stormwater system. The city engineer will review this as part of the design. 7. Zoning: The property is currently zoned residential, and the development will be rezoned under a Planned Development (PD) district once the final plan is approved. The overall sentiment expressed by the commissioners was positive, particularly about the quality of the new residences. The developers assured that they would comply with all city requirements and address the concerns raised by the community. In this portion of the meeting, the discussion shifted to concerns about school bus pickup and the potential challenges posed by the private driveways in the development. A committee member who is also a school bus driver raised the issue that school buses cannot access private streets, which could create a problem if children from the development need to be picked up for school. The response to this concern acknowledged that it is typical for school buses not to pick up from private streets, and the school district usually controls the pickup locations. It was suggested that the pickup might be centralized, potentially near the park on Lancaster Drive, which has a 0