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Community Development Director Gladhill explained lots with septic systems were to have <br />enough room for a primary and secondary septic. This allows for a system to fail on a residential <br />lot and still be replaced. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nosan believed there was no purpose in putting in a trail as this area frequently <br />floods. She discussed the single access point to this neighborhood and requested further <br />information. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the single access point and stated staff <br />would be conducting additional study on a potential second access point. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer questioned if an EAW should be completed. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson explained the proposed development would not trigger this requirement. <br />He discussed how the neighbors could petition for an EAW. He indicated the development would <br />have to meet all Rum River Watershed District requirements with regard to stormwater runoff. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nosan asked if this property could have any endangered species, such as turtles. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Gladhill understood the City could order an animal species <br />database from the DNR. He explained a blanding turtle might exist in the general area of Ramsey <br />but stated this had not stopped other projects in the area. <br /> <br />Ms. McShane questioned how an EAW process could be started. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the citizen petition process for an EAW. <br />He commented further on the eight step requirements within the EAW. He stated he could email <br />all of this information to Ms. McShane. <br /> <br />Commissioner Surma thanked all of the residents for being in attendance this evening. He <br />appreciated their input and Mr. Simon’s passion for this property. He stated he supported <br />property rights and wanted to see all lots within the development be 2.5 acres in size. He <br />supported the land surrounding Trott Brook being preserved. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Gladhill appreciated all of the comments received this evening <br />as well. He recommended action on this development be delayed to allow several issues to be <br />worked through with the developer that do not include an EAW. He stated Mr. Thomsen has <br />been excellent to work with and staff would like the Commission to table action on Covenant <br />Meadows to April. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Nosan, to table action on <br />Covenant Meadows to the April 6, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Nosan, Anderson, <br />Brauer, and Surma. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 2, 2017 <br />Page 7 of 15 <br /> <br />