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Steve Schmidt, TSM Development, Inc., stated that he met with the City Engineer on July 9, 2004 to discuss access and drainage issues. He stated that he is asking for approval of the site plan at this time in order to force the County to address the issue of access. He advised that he is willing to erect a privacy fence and requested some consideration be given to perhaps reducing the landscaping requirements. Associate Planner Geisler stated that the current design of the site requires a 60 foot bufferyard area with additional plantings at a minimum rate of 30% of the required landscaping. She noted that if a privacy fence is erected, the additional 30% requirement would be reduced by 10%. With respect to drainage, Mr. Schmidt stated he is comfortable with the design for drainage and there is ample room on the east side of the property to handle water. Troy Livgard, engineer for the applicant, stated that they will verify the drainage calculations and noted there is currently no water in the pond. Mr. Livgard indicated that a majority of the pond is currently being mowed by adjacent property owners. Mr. Schmidt stated that City Engineer Jankowski informed him the City is looking to require a cul-de-sac on the northeast side of the property. Associate Planner Geisler stated that the cul-de-sac would be used for turnaround purposes. Chairperson Nixt stated his concern is that it is still unclear where access is going to be on the proposed development; as a result, he. is uncomfortable with approving the site plan until the issue of access is resolved. Commissioner Johnson indicated there will eventually be a median on Ramsey'Boulevard which will allow right in/right out access. Mr. Schmidt reiterated his request for approval of the site plan and indicated he will work with City staff with respect to access, landscaping, drainage, privacy fence and other issues. Mr. Schmidt stated his desire to ensure the development is completed in a mutually acceptable manner. Commission Input Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to recommend that the City Council grant approval of the proposed sketch plan contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated June 25, 2004 and approval of the request for site plan approval. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Brauer, Shepherd, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Jeffrey and Van Scoy. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to recommend that the City Council grant approval of the proposed site plan contingent upon compliance with City Staff Planning'Commission/July 12, 2004 Page 3 of 16