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Mr. Schulte indicated the pond shown on the sketch plan is being expanded further west and north to pick-up additional drainage, and make up for what comes out for the trail. Commissioner Van Scoy stated some units appear to be close to the highway. He asked if the developer knew how far off the pavement they start. Mr. Sullivan indicated they are probably 70 feet from the road edges. He indicated the issue with noise is addressed with interior features, such as special windows and insulation. City Engineer Jankowski added the homes would be 80 feet from edge of pavement. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if they would be using any fencing for noise mitigation. Mr. Sullivan stated none is proposed at this time. Associate Planner Wald commented that the plan has been sent to Mn/Dot, and Mn/Dot has said they want to wait for preliminary plat. She noted that they have said in the past that the City needs to mitigate noise in an appropriate manor, so they expect to address the issue at preliminary plat. Vice Chairperson Johnson commented that it is important to remember that Mixed Use is what the Comprehensive Plan says is the preferred land use on this property. He indicated the land use is what the Plan says it should be, and the buildings are within the acceptable density range for this land use, so it is difficult to go back now and say no. Motion was made by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey, to approve the sketch plan of Rivenwiek Village contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated October 31, 2003. Commissioner Brauer stated he would like to add an amendment or wording change. He believes Commissioner Van Scoy's comments on the fire concerns for some of the units are valid. He believes they should add wording to item six of the Staff Review Letter, paragraph 2, third sentence, that all streets meet City Code requirements. City Engineer Jankowski stated there were two issues; one is the length of the private streets, and the second is the alleyways. He indicated the City does not currently have standards for alleyways, and he thinks they warrant discussion. He would hope to see something come back in the preliminary plat that will address the fire access. Associate Planner Wald added that the Planning Commission will see the plan again, and this is a PUD, so there is some flexibility. She would prefer to leave the language loose for now. City Engineer Jankowski stated from the sketch plan it is a little difficult to see which are alleyways and which are 28-foot streets. He indicated Staff does not expect to accept anything but 24-foot streets as primary access, but as a second access, 20-feet may be okay. Planning Commission/November 6, 2003 Page 16 of 17