Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/06/2017

Home

Community Development Director Gladhill explained lots with septic systems were to have enough room for a primary and secondary septic. This allows for a system to fail on a residential lot and still be replaced. Commissioner Nosan believed there was no purpose in putting in a trail as this area frequently floods. She discussed the single access point to this neighborhood and requested further information. Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the single access point and stated staff would be conducting additional study on a potential second access point. Commissioner Brauer questioned if an EAW should be completed. City Planner Anderson explained the proposed development would not trigger this requirement. He discussed how the neighbors could petition for an EAW. He indicated the development would have to meet all Rum River Watershed District requirements with regard to stormwater runoff. Commissioner Nosan asked if this property could have any endangered species, such as turtles. Community Development Director Gladhill understood the City could order an animal species database from the DNR. He explained a blanding turtle might exist in the general area of Ramsey but stated this had not stopped other projects in the area. Ms. McShane questioned how an EAW process could be started. Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the citizen petition process for an EAW. He commented further on the eight step requirements within the EAW. He stated he could email all of this information to Ms. McShane. Commissioner Surma thanked all of the residents for being in attendance this evening. He appreciated their input and Mr. Simon's passion for this property. He stated he supported property rights and wanted to see all lots within the development be 2.5 acres in size. He supported the land surrounding Trott Brook being preserved. Community Development Director Gladhill appreciated all of the comments received this evening as well. He recommended action on this development be delayed to allow several issues to be worked through with the developer that do not include an EAW. He stated Mr. Thomsen has been excellent to work with and staff would like the Commission to table action on Covenant Meadows to April. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Nosan, to table action on Covenant Meadows to the April 6, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Planning Commission/March 2, 2017 Page 7 of 15