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Ji~ Hillhouse, architect for the bank, stated that they added ad¢titional landscaping, even though it was not requested by the Planning Commission or staff. Howard was concerned that he didn't see any landscaping type breaks along Dahlia Street, with the exception of a setback Locust and Ash tree, which wouldn't provide much protection or visual aspect in the winter. Hi].lhouse explained that they had been informed by the Public Works Department that there is substantial underground utilities along there and that's why they did the berming, which would be a permanent screen rather than the landscaping. Mayer noticed that the Planning Commission passed this on a narrow vote and asked Wood to characterize the concerns of the two Commissioners that voted no. Wood: My notes don't reflect the specific comments of the two Commissioners that voted in opposition. As I recall, the discussion was whether there should be so many conditions of approval, rather than having the applicant bring back a revised document prior to going to City Council. Ho%~ard moved that Council approve Resolution No. 72, Series 1992, the Bank of Louisville amended Final PUD Development Plan. Seconded by Hornbostel. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 6-0 vote with Sisk being excused for this item on the Agenda. RE~OLUTION NO. 73, SERIES 1992 - RIDGEVIEW ESTATES - REVISED FINAL P~ Susan Griffiths, City Attorney, gave a brief history of the Ridgeview Estates matter. She stated that before Council now was a revised Plat, which has been acted upon by the Planning Conmission. She reiterated that the Ridgeview Estates proposal is on].y a subdivision plat, not a PUD. The zoning of the property does permit residential development, as proposed. The options given to the Council under the City Ordinance for consideration of subdivision plats are to either approve the Plat, disapprove the Plat, or refer the Plat back to the Planning Commission for further study. This also refers to the revised Plat. She reminded Council that they are acting in a quasi-judicial capacity and it must decide, based on the evidence before it, whether the Plat conforms to the City ordinances and any applicable state laws. If it does, then the Plat would be approved. If it doesn't, then it would be disapproved, or under appropriate circumstances, it could be referred back to the Planning Commission. She stated that testimony and evidence submitted to the Council tonight should be