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13o 4219511 PAGE 1 7 City Engineer Iankowski responded thst the treatment pond on the western edge of the prope.~y will provide sedimentation for storm water runoff From paved surfaces before it is discharged across 153rd to the wetland in the future park area. With regard to the cul-de-sac access to the western cul- de-aac, the sight distance is adequate. Mr. Del Wissler, 6614 l$3rd Lane, expressed concern about the trees that would be removed for Alpine Estates. Mr. John Vos% 6550 153rd Lane, ask~:l if this development depends on the resolution of the zoning queHon raised earlier in the meeting. If the development goes forward, he asked if the lots could be better aligned. City Engineer Jankowski answered, yes. He noted that when a property is subdivided, it is often rezoned at the same t/me. Any prelLminary plat approval would be contingent upon proper zoning. life indicated the swale and utility easemenls are the reason for the aJJgmnent of lots. Mr. Voss asked if the overflow pipe is above ground. City Eng/neer Iankowski indicated that the pipe will be seen. Other than grading/'or the building pads, he believes the back yards will not be graded. Mr. Chuck Lund, Developer of Alpine Estates, stated that two cul-de-sacs were formed because in the middle of the property ks a heavy concentration of trees. Neighbors to the north expressed concern about keeping as many trees as possible. Mr. Wissler ex'pressed his dismay at the number of trees that will be taken out ifa road is put through the middle. City Engineer .)'ankowski responded that one of the design elements of a collector street is 'to mivJm~ direct access to houses. It Js desirable to keep direct access off' 153rd because there would be more points oftrat~c conflict. Therefore, two access points at the east and we~t ends are planned. Mr. Fountain suggested a service road along 153rd to reduce the amount of land that will be disturbed. He asked how much of the woods ~sthe 21 acres will be taken out. City Engineer Jankowski stated that individual homeowners vfill decide which trees get taken down for development. Grading is confined to the roadways and designated areas. The trees in the right- of-way of the road will be removed, and part of the graded area will be used for drainage, not homes. He noted that the outlet to the east is not included in the 21 acres. The average size lot will be approx/mately 15,000 square feet. Mr. Lurid noted that the City intends to put a park across the street. The average home will be in the price range of $200,000. The lots are between 105 and 110 feet in width. It is his intention to preserve as many trees as possible. Public ~ffearing/Planning Commission/1Ylarch 4, I997 Page 2 of 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I