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Ms. McCulley questioned how the Planning Commission could approve this without seeing it. "You don't know how this is going to lay out until you see it. The northeast comer looks like the only space." Mr. Sherman responded that they envision that it will go in the middle of the property as it is a central location. He noted the wetland area was definitely not a good area. Ms. McCulley expressed concern about shade for the tot lot, as there are no trees in the central location. Mr. Sherman stated they could do a good amount of planning for shade, but there wouldn't be any at the start. Ms. McCulley questioned whether there would be any landscaping around the pond. She also discussed the sand berm that currently exists along Sunfish Lake Boulevard, stating that such was unacceptable. Mr. Sherman assured there would be sod and that it would be mowed. Mr. Jankowski advised that those berms are part of the lots on Sunfish Square 2nd Addition, and the property owners need to maintain them. Chairperson Bawden stated he's seen this happen in Coon Rapids, and it took a while before the owners decided to maintain them. Ms. McCulley inquired whether the units were two-level and if there was any storage area. Mr. Sherman replied the units are two-stories with no basement. Storage will be in the garage, which is larger than a one-car but not a two-car garage. Ms. McCulley concluded that she is glad to see this is only half the density is could be. Commissioner Thorud inquired as to who would be responsible for snow removal. Mr. Jankowski responded that this is one of the reasons for the private street, the owner will mice care of snow plowing. Referring back to the tot lot, Commissioner Deemer agreed that the central location is the most logical because putting it elsewhere would encourage other children to use it. With regard to snow removal, Commissioner Deemer suggested possibly a permanent path to allow for a private dumping place. Mr. Jankowski agreed this was a good idea. Commissioner Deemer stated that he would like to see this site plan again to see the elevation and see if Mr. Sherman spreads the plan out a bit. Consensus of the Planning Commission was'that they were in favor of the project but would like to see it again. Mr. Sherman stated he was not opposed to that. Planning Commission/March 4, 1996 Page 8 of 15 I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I