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02/20/@~ THU 12:29 FAX M~. Svare expressed concern that a new school will be needed if development continues. Mr. Jotmson stated tkat green space should be put in dcvalopments to encourage communiti¢~ and neighborhoods with strength instead of latch key kids and accompanying problems. He would like to see the Planning Commksioa and City Council exercise their authority implement measures to control density. He does not believe that the drainage system proposed will be adequate for the mount of runoff water generated. Zoning Administrator Frolik responded thai in the pas~ few years the Park Commission has divided the City into numerous park dim'icts, All park dedJcaion funds are put back into those districts. Mr. Johnson requested that the Park Commission make that demand for this development. Commissioner Deemer stated that the Planning Commission cannot address the issue of parks. That is only done by the Park Commission. City Engineer Jankowski stated that notices will be sent to residents when the preliminary pl~t is presented. At that time there will be a drainage plan and locations where utilities will be ex-tended. By that time, the park issue will have been addressed by the Park Commission. Mr. Herbert Swindler, 6820 t5M~h Avenue N.W., sta~ed that when he bought his housing permit, he was charged $300 for a park dedication. For five years there has been no park, and he is concerned about kids coming onto his property. Mr. Barsness stated that he is upset because Mr. Peterson has indicated that a permit is not necessary to access Ffighway 47, and no environmental impact statement will be done. He requested that development be stopped until utilities are in place. Comm/ss/oner Deemer pointed out that the developer is proposing to put the utilities in place. Commissioner Jensen referred to No. 7 on page 17 and asked if the drainage flow could be directed to County Ditch No. 3, rather than south to the w~and. City Engineer Jankowski responded that if'the developer chooses to discharge to the wetland, there will be no adverse impact. A watershed district permit is requked. The developer w~ll have to comply with the Wetland Conservation Act and provide a delineation ofall wetlands. She noted that County Dkch No. 3 has an outlet to the Rum ~ver and would be a preferred outlet. Commissioner Yensen asked ifMnfDOT approval is required if a temporary access is made to ~Ffighway 47. City Engineer Jankowski stated that Mn/DOT does not own highway access figkts to Highway 47 at this time. Unless access rights are purchased by Mn/DOT, the developer has the right to put in a lemporary access to I-l. ighway 47. He stated that he believes Mn/DOT would v~ew it from the standpoint of safety at that particular location. A permit is needed from M_n/DOT to put in the access. Planning Commission/February 4, 1997 Page 7 of 15 ~]007 I I I I I I I I I I' I I I I I i I I I