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Commissioner Anderson asked where the Mississippi River is in relation to the plat. He asked if <br />the DNR has any issue with the location of the stormwater pond. He stated that he would have <br />an issue with that location because he could envision runoff going into the Mississippi. <br />City Planner Anderson replied that the stormwater pond is within the flood fringe area. He stated <br />that staff did reach out to the DNR and the DNR responded that there is nothing that would <br />prohibit the placement of a stormwater pond within the flood fringe area. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if there are trees or plantings along the backside to prevent <br />erosion. <br />City Planner Anderson referenced the updated tree preservation plan, which retains tree cover <br />and canopy closest to the river. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked which lots would have a setback variance. <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl identified lot five, block 3, which requires a setback variance for the <br />back corner. She confirmed that the resolution would identify that lot specifically. <br />Citizen Input <br />Don Kveton, 5750 177th Avenue NW, stated that they have been working on this piece of land <br />for the past seven years. He noted that the contamination was found during that time which has <br />made this process more challenging. He stated that he has lost over $750,000 on this project thus <br />far. He noted that it is a beautiful piece of land and they are attempting to develop the property <br />and create taxable income. He noted that it will cost about $1,000,000 to remove the <br />contamination and take this to the development level. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked for details on the grants that are being applied for. <br />Jim Crowl, Carlson McCain, stated that they have been working with the applicant on the <br />environmental part of the project. He noted that the City Council adopted a resolution in support <br />of the grant applications, which were submitted on May 1st, 2019. He stated that they should be <br />made aware of the outcome sometime during July 2019. <br />Vicky Chancler, 6224 Rivland, stated that this block ends in a cul-de-sac and this proposal would <br />add 14 homes. She noted that this area is part of the Mississippi River Trail and therefore those <br />users are on the roads. She believed that this is too many homes. She noted that the previous <br />case for the yoga studio was cut from her requested eight students to four students and was <br />unsure how the City could allow 14 homes. She understood that the bank has lost money on this <br />project but noted that it is not the responsibility of the City to help make up that difference. She <br />noted that this parcel lies between the Mississippi River and the creek. She believed that it <br />would be wrong to put this many homes on that parcel. She believed that the Commission <br />should visit the parcel to get a better understanding. She noted that this would have a large <br />impact on the community of existing residents. She was unsure how that amount of traffic could <br />Planning Commission/ June 6, 2019 <br />Page 2 of 8 <br />