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Council discussed the proposed draft ordinance. They were in concurrence that they did not want to establish a maximum house size noting that there was a potential for more subdivisions with a restriction. Council consensus was that a modification to the building setback requirement that required incremental increased setbacks dependent on the size of the estate homes was reasonable but they wanted the proposal before them simplified. WILDLIFE CORRIDORS Council reviewed the efforts of the Open Space Committee to develop the Wildlife Corridor map and draft ordinance. The issue is still in the investigation stage with the committee. The expectation was that the map would identify a limited number of wildlife corridors. Council discussed the option of converting conservation easements along creeks and riparian corridors where fencing is already prohibited and some pathway easements to wildlife corridor easements where appropriate. The Town's General Plan references the value of open space and wildlife. Council consensus was that they wanted clear illumination on the definition and identification of the numbers of wildlife corridors and the magnitude of the Open Space Committee's proposal. INFRASTRUCTURE • Cell Towers Planning Director Debbie Pedro provided a brief update to Council on the current cell tower installation projects in Town. T-Mobile has indicated they will be collocating on the Verizon tower at Westwind Barn and currently have two additional projects in development. City Manager Carl Cahill suggested one way to expedite improved cell coverage was the option of administrative approvals for collocator projects on existing approved towers. Currently, they are required to go through the same process as cell tower approvals and are scheduled as public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. Council concurred with the suggestion and an amendment to the Town's Wireless Policy would be forwarded to the Council for their consideration at a future meeting. • Undergrounding Utilities Mayor Warshawsky advised Council that Godbe Research had concluded their survey on funding options for a Town-wide undergrounding project. Godbe has suggested that the support level necessary for passing a bond or approving a new tax was not evident and had recommended that the Town consider an educational campaign to promote the benefits of undergrounding of utilities. Warshawsky reported that the Undergrounding Ad Hoc Committee had redirected their priorities to assisting neighborhoods by facilitating assessment districts. The Town 7 City Council Special Meeting Minutes August 24,2006