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Session 1708, Minutes ! 0 October 13, 1997 AGFNDA NO. § - §01 NORTH & SOUTH: This is a new submission of the revised plan for this project. The revised plan meets in full or part several of the conditions previously recommended. It still has several shortcomings that could be covered by attaching conditions. The first condition suggested would be to have a twenty-five foot rear yard. Other conditions would include that the architectural design be upgraded and subject to review by the Director of Planning. That the driveway and parking area design be reviewed by the Director of Public Works. That the relocation of refuse chutes to a place level with each condominium floor be accomplished and that the Planning Director review the location and the screening of all utilities. That a detailed landscape plan also be subject to Planning Director approval and that, finally, a detailed grading plan be submitted with a slope no greater than one to three in the rear yard. With all these conditions, this would be a very acceptable and desirable project and is recommended for approval. Mr. Mark Manlin, Manco Builders at 677 Craig Rd, Suite 130, in Creve Couer, wished to briefly discuss the changes they made since the last meeting. Two additional parking spaces were added to each building, plus a curb cut in front. The south driveway is in sync with St. Louis County Highway requirements. A private refuse contractor will service the contract and the design in compliance with building codes. They have indicated the location of the air conditioning units on the site plan, which were suggested by a licensed HVAC contractor. An arborist will be used to determine what trees can be saved or removed. Every effort will be made to keep as many trees as possible. A professional landscaper has determined that the west yard can be used to create an acceptable screen to the residents on Donne. MSD has studied the stormwater situation and, in their opinion, have determined that the existing infrastructure is sufficient in handling the stormwater runoff for the project. They have told the Planning Director that they will reduce the grade at the west wall to a one to three slope. They have retained Suburbia Gardens to develop a landscaping plan. The architectural design will be discussed with the Planning Director. He also wished to clarify that Carlton Manor offers only two and three bedroom units. Mr. Ollendorff clarified that the developer seemed to be accept all of the conditions except for the twenty-five foot setback. Mr. Manlin said that this was correct. Mr. Lieberman asked if trees could be planted in the rear transitional yard. Mr. Manlin said that Suburbia Gardens had specified approximately twenty-six trees in the rear transitional yard.