Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/03/1995

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Mr. Peck suggested using the Parkland Trail. Commissioner Deemer surmised that the Parkland Trail would not support the weight of a fire truck. Mr. Peck stated that a 40-50 foot easement would cost them about two lots, and he would resist this unless the City is willing to go on the record to commit to doing such a thing. Commissioner Hendriksen referred to the preliminary grading plan and inquired about the location of the road. Discussion ensued around the map regarding the road entering into the wetland. Referring to the extension of the trail system, Mr. Peck suggested using the high ground on the north side of the plat rendering an easier crossing of Trott Brook. Commissioner Holland inquired whether Mr. Peck was able to resolve Ms. Niederhaus's concerns mentioned at the public hearing. Mr. Peck stated that they will probably not be able to do what she requested, but they did discuss the outlay of the land and suggested possibly putting in trees on the trail corridor to act as a buffer. Mr. Peck also stated that he talked with Mr. Delaney of Armstrong Kennels, and they will have a deed restriction similar to the one they used in Northfork Oaks Addition and give written notice to any buyer certifying that they are aware of the activities occurring at Armstrong Kennels. He noted that Lot 20 creates a problem to have a 75 foot corridor, and he might be asking Mr. Delaney to restrict some of his area around Eddy Lake to accommodate this lot, or the lot might also work with a setback variance. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Thorud to recommend that City Council grant preliminary plat approval to Northfork Oaks 2nd Addition based upon discussion regarding drainage and contingent upon developer compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated December 28, 1994. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Thorud, Hendriksen, and Holland. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners LaDue and Terry. Case #6: Confirm Preferred Land Use/Transportation Plan Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee met on December 15, 1994 and finalized the map (attached to these minutes as Exhibit A) which reflects their determination of the preferred Land Use/Transportation Plan of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Hendriksen distributed for review a memorandum (attached to these minutes as Exhibit B) outlining the suggested verbiage to accompany the map and be submitted as the Planning Commission's final recommendation. Commissioner Deemer inquired whether Economic Development Coordinator Jim Gromberg submitted the cost estimate for the west alignment as proposed by the Planning Commission. City Administrator Ryan Schroeder reported that Mr. Gromberg is presently working on the estimate. In order to give the Planning Commission an opportunity to review Commissioner Hendriksen's memorandum, Chairperson Bawden recessed the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Planning Commission/January 3, 1995 Page 6 of 10