Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 01/25/2016

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Mike Thompson, 15721 Andre Street, supported the properties having separate septic systems. He further discussed his vision for the four lots with the Commission noting each would have a basement. Community Development Director Gladhill inquired if the four lots would have an HOA as was previously proposed by the developer. Mr. Thompson stated that because the development has been downsized to four lots, he believed it would be difficult to build maintenance free senior housing with an HOA. He was in favor of building single-family housing requiring each homeowner to maintain their landscaping and snow removal. It was noted the four lots would be a part of the existing North Fork HOA. Bill Kingston, North Fork HOA President, noted the current HOA had five elected members and oversaw 271 lots. He reported the lots ranged in size from one to three acres. He noted the lots within the sketch plan were within the original PUD and would be a part of the North Fork HOA. He reported that Mr. Thompson was aware of the HOA building requirements and covenants. He explained the HOA supported the proposed development of the four lots with four separate septic systems. Commissioner Bauer did not support a separate HOA for the four unique lots. In addition, he was comfortable with four separate septic systems given the size of the proposed lots. The Planning Commission was in agreement. Commissioner VanScoy asked if there were any other developments with septic systems closer to the lake than the four proposed lots. Community Development Director Gladhill stated there were parcels on Andre Court and Andre Street that were closer in proximity to Lake Itasca. The Planning Commission recommended the developer move forward taking into consideration the comments provided this evening.