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project would require a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment, both of which are <br /> discretionary actions so the City Council has the right to approve or deny the request. <br /> City Planner McGuire Brigl stated the City saw a similar proposal in the past, which was halted <br /> due to the cost of removing the construction debris onsite. The applicant is proposing to remove <br /> all the debris with the construction of this project. A debris removal plan will be required with <br /> preliminary plat submittal. He explained it is assumed that there are no hazardous materials. <br /> However, there is approximately an acre of disturbance as deep as 14 feet. The site was utilized <br /> as an unpermitted landfill for construction materials. This material must be mitigated as part of <br /> the project. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended the Commission <br /> direct the developer to proceed with preparation of the Preliminary Plat. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Vice Chairperson VanScoy asked if density transitioning was required. <br /> City Planner McGuire Brigl explained this was only required for existing residential. <br /> Commissioner Surma requested further clarification on the location of this project. <br /> City Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed the location of this project with the Commission on a <br /> LOGIS map. It was noted the parcel shared a border with the City of Anoka. <br /> Vice Chairperson VanScoy opened the meeting to public comment. <br /> Jen Schumacher, 6150 Rivlyn Avenue, explained this project would impact her property as she <br /> lived directly adjacent to the proposed project. She noted she has lived in her home for the past <br /> two years. She expressed concern with the proposed project noting all of the trees had been <br /> removed from the property. She stated this property had been used as a dumping ground and she <br /> believed there was more than construction debris on the site. She expressed concern with the <br /> digging that has occurred on this property and feared that Village Bank was digging on the site <br /> illegally. She encouraged the City to make sure the digging that was occurring was safe. She <br /> was of the opinion 14 houses was too many for the site. She suggested the City reevaluate if this <br /> was the proper fit for this property given the fact it was a gateway property into the City. In <br /> addition, she was of the opinion a dock would not work in the proposed neighborhood. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated he understood the concerns of the residents. <br /> He described the oversight that would occur while this property was being cleaned for <br /> redevelopment. He commented further on the digging and soil tests that occurred on the <br /> property. He reported it was the developer's intent to remove the waste pit and have this area <br /> replaced with clean soil. <br /> Scott Schumacher, 6150 Rivlyn Avenue, stated he was concerned with the location of the <br /> proposed road noting it appeared to run through the front of his property. He expressed concern <br /> with the fact the new development would have an outlet to Highway 10 and discussed how this <br /> Planning Commission/March 7,2019 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />