Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/10/2003

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Emergency overflow elevations were not provided on the grading plan. Also rock construction entrances should be provided at all connections to existing roadways. He indicated this is important to ensure buildings are not flooded. A plan showing the storm water outlet to the Mississippi River and the proposed ponding on the Anoka County property was not provided. He indicated more detail is needed and the County needs to have agreement. He believes the County wants to preserve some rights on this property. 10. A development plan showing minimum floor elevations and lowest opening elevations was not provided. 11. A table showing building elevations, street centerline grade, 100-year flood elevation and back and front yard slopes was not provided. He stated they are currently only showing two lots developed, and more detail will be provided when the other land is developed. 16. The mitigation plans did not show off-site mitigation. Also the mitigation and grading and drainage plans must be approved by the LRRWMO. 17. The storm water outlet to the Mississippi River and all street accesses to the County Roads must be approved by Anoka County. He noted the County thinks it is best to work this out in a series of meetings. He stated one of Jane Pimbles comments was she was okay with the concept plan but accesses are an issue Commissioner Johnson indicated it would be a good idea to wrap Denny Berg into discussions on access. 19. It appears that the site will need additional fill material to construct the project to the proposed grades. Additional information should be provided regarding the deficiency of fill and a CUP may be required. He added haul roads will need to be determined. Chairperson Nixt asked how much fill will need to be brought in and where. City Engineer Raatikka indicated the fill is being analyzed by the excavating team. They are analyzing import and export, and the grades are as low as they can be. He indicated the grading plan is finished but is being refined. He indicated they are maintaining the existing grade as much as they can, but have had to raise some sites for drainage purposes. He stated it is a balancing act, but the important thing to remember is it does not have to happen all at once. Commissioner Johnson asked what their proposed action is tonight. Principal Planner Trudgeon indicated to discuss the plan, and possibly approve it contingent on the Staff Review Letter. Planning Commission/July 10, 2003 Page 19 of 21