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Special Council Minutes of 6/28/2004 landscaped areas. The trees, as noted on the map, will be preserved in consultation with the Director of Planning and the City Forester, in consultation additionally with residents to the extent possible on any azea to the outside of the mound. A release will be obtained from Mr. Biskind, to the satisfaction of the Law Department, with respect to his claim for any damages that he may or may not have as to the development of the proposal. That the development will not be done in phases. A great deal of discussion azose with respect to who will maintain and what will take place in the ?5 foot setback area which is on the outside closest to the residential properties. After a great deal of discussion on that particular topic, it was agreed that the area is going to be excavated. It is going to be covered in that setback area and it would be in the best imerests of all involved that the setback area. will be landscaped in conformity and discussion with the Architectural Review Board. From ARB we can get some sort of a guide as to what type of growth we can put in that will be allowed to maintain itself and grow in a natural condition. Councilman Gareau made a motion that Council approve the Parcel E site plan with all of the recommendations as stated above and of the various boards and commissions. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKay. Roll call: Gareau, yes; McKay, yes; Nashar, yes, with brief comment. After fourteen years or longer, he is pleased to see that this parcel of land will be developed with the blessing of the residents who had a major input with their ideas and in the process. This will be another major improvement to the City of North Olmsted. Roll call continued:. Dailey, yes, with comment. Much has been promised on this development, and he expects the developer to meet and exceed what is expected from here on out. He expects the developer to set the example of how to treat the residential neighbors and not to need encouragement from the city or this body. He enthusiastically votes yes on this project. Roll call continued: Kasler, yes; Limpert, yes; Miller, yes, with comment. He would like to thank the residents who paid so much attention to this issue and were diligent in attending meetings, organizing meetings and Ward Councilman McKay who was there at every meeting; and hopefully this will turn out to be one of the best projects to this city in a long time. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau made a point of clarification in his report. When he spoke of the 75 foot setback area, he did not mean to limit it to those areas where there is actually a 75 foot setback. Along Linda Drive, it's a smaller area. Anything he said with respect to conditions and requirements upon a 75 foot setback applies equally to the area along Linda Drive, to the south of those properties as well. Also, as a part of his report, he is including some documents: The Overall Site Plan with Existing Trees which was received on June 22, 2004 is included as a reference guide for the Director of Planning and City Forester to determine which trees would be marked and preserved. A materials list is included. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) On June 22, the Public Safety Committee met to discuss Resolution 2004-107, a resolution determining to submit to the electors the question of issuing bonds for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving a fire station, providing fire apparatus and equipment to be housed therein and acquiring, preparing and 9 ,., . M. , ,~ .,.~. _.r < M., 'f