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01402m MOTION: /" of the two large firs mentioned earlier which he said were about 9' in circumference and 110' to 115' in height, and which were in the access road. Mr. Birch said he had made the request to save those two trees at the Planning Commission hearing but they had said it would be a Design Board decision and the Design Board had not come out with a definite instruction to save the two trees. He said most of the neighbors would rather see this PRO than a standard plat because there would be no screening left in a standard plat. He realized that some trees would be removed but he said he would like to see the driveway go around at least one of the two tall firs in order to save it. Steve Morrison of Group Four Engineers, representing the applicant, said they were very aware of the past problems on a nearby site and they had worked with the neighbors on this proposal. He was surprised at Mr. Birch's comments because he thought the neighborhood was satisfied with the efforts they had made. He said they had tried to locate all of the buildings inside the site to leave a perimeter of trees on the outside. The two firs which had been discussed earlier he said are 29 and 33" in diameter, and the 33" tree is right in front of one of the driveways and it will have to be removed. The 29" tree he said could be retained but that would require the removal of two other trees, destroying some of the buffering for those neighbors to the east. He noted that Mr. Birch lives on the west side of the site. He added that about 70% of the trees over 13" in caliper will be retained, and those to be removed were marked except for the two firs in question. He felt the site was extremely unique and well suited for a PRO, and that they could fit in the buildings with less environmental damage than with a standard development. Some deciduous trees will be added as part of the landscaping in the center of the site. Councilman Gould explained to Mr. Morrison that trees are a sensitive subject in Edmonds. He felt the project had been reviewed sufficiently and he said they would rely on.the integrity of the developer and his engineers to assure that the site was developed as shown, but he asked for further explanation of the drainage. Mr. Morrison related. the requirements established by the Engineering Division and demonstrated how they would be accomplished. He noted that the site has an existing natural swale but he said it is generally very dry. The roadway alignment as shown on the plan was 14%, and Mr. Morrison said the building locations were constrained by other elements such as the dedication for roadway. The public portion of the hearing was then closed. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KASPER, TO APPROVE PRD-2-79'WITH THE, FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: THAT THE TURNAROUND REQUESTED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BE INCLUDED, THAT THE WALKWAY CONTIGUOUS TO 83RD AVE. MEANDER TO ALLOW FOR THE RETENTION OF EXISTING TREES, AND THAT THE PROCEDURE FOR MARKING TREES AS PRESENTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE ADB BE FOLLOWED. MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW MEADOWDALE AREA MORATORIUM Public Works Director Fred Herzberg distributed the consultant's report and said that because the situation is so complex he recommended there be no public input this evening and that the Engineering Division make an informational presentation of findings and alternatives at the Meadowdale Community Club for the benefit of the people in the affected area. He proposed that a public hearing then be held on December 4, 1979 in order to receive public testimony. The intent was that four copies of the consultant's report would be available at the Edmonds Library, not to be circulated, and that six copies would be provided to the Meadowdale Community Club for circulation. He also asked that the Council visit the area with the Engineering Staff prior to the December 4 public hearing. Technical Studies Engineer Bob Franklin then introduced. Don Tubbs of Roger Lowe Associates, Inc., the consulting firm. The consultant's report indicated that existing conditions present a fairly high probability of land movement within the next 25 years, but special measures can be applied to protect current land uses and reduce landslide hazard risks. Mr. Franklin generally reviewed the findings of the report and the recommended special measures which would lower the water table in the area, including the use of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, MOTION: surface drains, and subsurface drains. Following his review, COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, -SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS,.THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 4, 'J,.L1979, SUBSEQUENT TO A PRESENTATION BY THE ENGINEERING STAFF TO THE MEADOWDALE AREA PEOPLE. Mayor Harrison asked if anyone in the audience was being seriously affected by the continuance of the moratorium. Dick Beers stated that the delay caused by the moratorium has cost him $20.000 to $30,000. Mayor Harrison was advised that a motion was on the floor and further audience input would not be appropriate. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED. It was then agreed that the Council and Engineering Staff and any other interested parties would visit the Meadowdale area on November 17, meeting at the Pancake Haus at 9:00 a.m. for carpooling. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES .Page 3 - November 6, 1979