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I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br />~Iensen, Thomd. <br /> <br />PAGE <br /> <br />Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, LaDue, Holland, <br />Voting No: /gone. Absent: Commissioner Terry. <br /> <br />Case~2 <br /> <br />Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Sunfish Pond; Case of G. NL Homes <br /> <br />City Engineer ~Iankowski stated that the drainage from the townhouses will be directly into the <br />overflow extending north of 145th Avenue. There is also an overflow fi.om drainage into a storm <br />water pond. The major street and all residential streets will be constructed as private streets, as they <br />will probably only be used by residents living in the development. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer suggested clarification to indicate that the man-made drainage basin is not <br />wetland. <br /> <br />City Engineer 1ankowski agreed that it is not the Cit!fs intention to create a wetland but only use the <br />basin for drainage purposes. However, he does not know if wetland vegetation will develop as a <br />result. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hol/and asked if this plat is affected by the zoning issue. <br /> <br />City Engineer Sankowsld stated that the property is currently properly zoned. ,&t the time Sunfish <br />Square was developed, this property was rezoned into single family lVIK and Business. <br /> <br />Commissioner Thorud noted that the design of lO-unit buildings allows six addi6onal units and less <br />green space than was shown on the original sketch plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Shellerud stated that rather than a concentrated area of green space, he has tried to allow as much <br />green space around the townhome as possible. Additional landscaping will be done with two-inch <br />Burr Oak trees and Maples. If the homeowners' association determines the neeA for a tot lot, there <br />is enough room to put one in away from the streets. <br /> <br />Commissioner Thomd stated that there will be fewer individual lots than shown on the sketch plan. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer staled that the proposal is well below density limits, and the arrangement of <br />new streets addresses the concerns about removal of snow. <br /> <br />Commissioner ;Tensen stated that she is pleased with the biff[er for single family residents. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deemer, seconded by Commissioner J'ensen to recomme.ad the City Council <br />approve the plat as submitted, contingent upon approval of the site plan. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Jense~..Holland, LaDue <br />and Thomd. Voting/go: None. Absent: Commissioner Terry. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 4, 1997 <br /> Page 5 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />