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02?20/97 THU 12:30 FAX Mr. Michael Ptmris, 6025 157th Lane N.W., asked what would happem to his well with three or four more water towers. He stated that emergency access will be di~cult unless the development is one house per acre. Mr. Peterson apologized for ~itlng to communicate accurately at the neighborhood meeting. If this proposal is approved, the park dedication fee will be over $126,000 to the City for parks. He agreed with Commissioner Deemer *_hat the access to I-:fighway 47 eau only be temporary and will change if another access is opened in the future. The current property owner has rights to access Iq]ghway 47, and it would be expensive for the state to purchase those access rights. He stated that it is the developer~s obligation to make sure there is not a worse drainage s~tuafion He would Iike to continue to work with the neighborhood to make it as palatable as possible. Approximately two-tkirds of the homes would access from the direction of H~ghway 47, and 47 homes would access from the west. Efforts are being made to balance traffic within the reasonable limitations of the streets. Comm;~sioner Deemer suggested creating a cul-de-sac to minimize traffic impact on 158th. 9 c~-5 e_ Mr. ~ responded that he would prefer to put a cul-de-sac [n, but it would increase tragic on 157th. One resident noted th~ there is an o~k' wilt problem on some of the trees on the site. Since the disease spreads through the roots, he asked what impact there will be with construction, and whether the developer w/J.l guarantee not to spread oak wilt and be liable if it does spread. Commissioner Deemer stated that trenches can be dug to cut the roots and prevent spread of the disease. However, the City cannot force the developer to trench the boundary to prevent the spread of oak wilt. Motion by Commissioner HoLland, seconded by CommL~.sioner Deemer to direct the developer to note t_he issues cLiscussed at this meeting and pro,ed to apply for preliminary plat approval through the public hearing process. Motion can/ed. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commisfioners Holland, Deemer, Jenson, LaDue, Terry, and Thom& Voting no: None, Absent: None. Csse #3 Review Proposed Ordinance to Establish Regulations for Towers and Antennas Planning Intern Skoog reported that the C/ty Cound3 approved a 180-day moratorium, effective January 6, 1997, on wirdess per.sonal communication service (PCS) antennas and towers. At the last Planning Commission meeting, Mr. Alexander, from Larkin, Hoffman Da/y and Lindgren law firm, presented several concerns about the proposed oral/nonce to regulate PCS tower sites in the City. The City has received a letter fi-om the law firm that lists requested rev/sions. Mr. Tom Alexander stated that he is acting on behalf of APT. Section 9.15.04: Mr. Alexander requested that subparagraph Nos. (6) and (8) be removed Fie requested that the ordinance be as detailed as possible, so that it is clear what steps are necessary Planning Commission/February 4, I997 Page 9 of 15 [~009 I I I I I I I I I, I I I I I I I I I I