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Moron carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Terry, LaDue, and <br /> Thud. Voting No: Commissioner Hendriksen. Absent: Commissioner Holland. <br /> Ca~e #6: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Willow Ridge; Case of <br /> ~: Gary Gorham <br /> <br /> Ming Administrator Frolik advised that Gary Gorham is requesting preliminary plat approval of <br /> Willow Ridge located on the east side of Highway//47 at about 149th Avenue. The plat consists <br /> o£:18 acres proposed to be platted into 35 single family residential lots served by municipal water <br />  tl sanitary sewer. <br /> <br /> ~plicant Gary Gorham addressed the drainage concerns raised at the public hearing on this <br /> nfatter. He explained that the positive overflow will be to the north of this development which <br /> s~ould help alleviate the problem area discussed which is south of the plat. He encouraged reliance <br /> On the regulatory agencies involved that advise in these matters. Referencing the possible <br /> elimination of access to Highway #47 at 152nd, he stressed the need to address the safety issue <br /> ~volved. <br /> <br /> ~e Planning Commission discussed the drainage concerns of the resident who spoke at the public <br /> ~earing on this matter. <br /> <br /> :Commissioner Deemer suggested monitoring the Ordinary High Water (OHW) to address this. <br /> <br /> :Commissioner Hendriksen stated that land is being converted from a more useable grade of <br /> ~wetland to a less useable wetland, and he finds this inappropriate. <br /> <br />~ Commissioner Deemer replied that it has been documented that part of this resident's land is below <br />~ the OHW, and there is nothing that can be done about it. <br /> <br /> The Planning Commission directed City Engineer Jankowski to research whether the drainage <br /> system ouffall from the wetland system constructed as a part of the Amber Ridge subdivision is <br /> functioning properIy. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner La_Due and seconded by Commissioner Deemer to recommend that City <br />Council grant preliminary plat approval to Willow Ridge subject to City Staff Review letter of <br />February 1, 1995. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners LaDue, Deemer, Hendriksen, <br />Terry, and Thomd. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Holland. <br /> <br />Case #7: Request to Rezone Certain Property from R-3 Urban Residential to <br /> R.i Urban Residential; Case of Gary Gotham <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik advised that the subject property (proposed plat of Wi/Iow Ridge) is <br />currently zoned R-3 Urban Residential for multi-family units. As Gary Gorharn is in the process <br />of platting Willow Ridge to be developed in its entirety with single family homes, rezoning the <br />property to R- 1 Urban Residential is required. <br /> <br />The Planning Commission proceeded to review the Findings of Fact. '~ <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner LaDue to amend//8 and//9 in <br />the aff'mmative and recommend that City Council adopt the amended Findings of Fact relating to a <br />request from Gary Gorham to rezone certain property from R-3 Urban Residential to R-1 Urban <br />Residential. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/February 7, 1995 <br /> Page 8 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />