Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/03/1995

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Ms. Frolik reported that the purpose is the stop the crowding of road right-of-way. She advised that this change was effected in 1990. Chairperson Bawden inquired if the applicant was in agreement with everything mentioned. Mr. Nissen affirmed that this is agreeable, and that he is interested in working with Mr. Jankowski with regard to providing a sump area on the site of Ralph's Gun and Pawn. Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Thorud to recommend that City Council grant site plan approval to Ralph's Gun and Pawn. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, Thorud, Deemer, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners LaDue and Terry. Case #4: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Northfork Oaks 2nd Addition; Case of North Fork, Inc. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that North Fork, Inc. is requesting preliminary plat approval of another portion of the Northfork P.U.D. to be named Northfork Oaks 2nd Addition, which consists of 73 acres proposed to be platted into 37 single family lots. She reported that the number of lots will be within the 292 overall approved in the May 1990 modification to the P.U.D., and all lots meet the one-acre minimum lot size. The lots are proposed to receive public access from the extension of Royal Road from the south and 162nd Lane from the west, with two cul-de-sacs extending off of Royal Road that do not exceed the 600-foot maximum length standard. There is no park dedication due on this area of the P.U.D. A pedestrian transportation link is required to connect the trails with those in Woodlawn Estates to the east, and the City is requiring the developer to rough grade this link in a location that generally follows the rear of the yards of lots 5 through 13 of Block 2. A generally acceptable Grading Plan has been provided, however a Tree Preservation and Planting Plan needs to be provided as an addendum. An Erosion Control Plan also needs to be provided, and soil data should be superimposed on the preliminary plat. A portion of the plat borders Armstrong Kennels, and in response to concerns expressed by Charles Delaney, owner of Armstrong Kennels, the developers are prepared to address this situation in the same manner that was used in Northfork Oaks Addition---basically, any lots abutting Armstrong Kennels are restricted from any clear-cutting within 75 feet of the common property line and all buyers are put on notice of the existence and related activities at Armstrong Kennels. Commissioner Hendriksen inquired whether there would be any acknowledge of the Game Fair and other events occurring at the Armstrong Kennels. Ms. Frolik confirmed that this is part of the agreement, and the residents will be made aware of such activities. City Engineer Jankowski summarized his drainage and easement recommendations outlined in item 6 of City Staff Review Letter dated December 28, 1994, and advised that he stands firm on these recommendations. Dennis Peck, Director of Development for North Fork, Inc., stated that they understand the drainage concerns and will comply with whatever Mr. Jankowski feels is necessary. Commissioner Deemer suggested an easement, approximately a 40-50 foot strip, to connect over to Woodlawn Estates if deemed necessary in the future, possibly being used for a fh'e station satellite. He expressed concern over the safety issue, noting that a fire truck must travel 8 miles from the station to get back into this area. Planning Commission/January 3, 1995 Page 5 of 10