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Donna McLain, 15133 Nowthen Boulevard, stated she has seen a plan that connects the road across from her, and she knows the County prefers streets that connect with each other.. She stated her question is on the non -conforming cuI-de-sac that is over 600 feet. She indicated she is now hearing it would be temporary, and access would come out, so she has a concern on where it would come out. She stated it would probably be across her property and her septic system. She asked if the school will be there. Associate Planner Geisler indicated there has been no decision. She stated the City Council has expressed an interest in preserving space for a school. Shelly Dvorak, 5715 152" Lane, stated she knows someone said they would prefer access through Helium Street, but that area is pretty hectic on school days. She indicated she would have a concern with walkers. Leon Fischer, previous owner of the property, 15113 Nowthen Boulevard. He indicated that they are just seeing part of the plan. He stated he thinks it would be critical to maintain the entrances and exits until they see what will go there. He indicated he would hate to close an exit -and have to put it back in when the school goes in. Mr. Fischer stated he is not sure where a school would fit on this property, but he thinks it would have to face County Road 5. He indicated it would take out his three houses, and maybe a fourth. He stated it would be hard to plan if he was going to be gone in three or four years. He indicated that ri.7ht now he has a problem with his septic system. He stated the original plan with the developer was that he would make sewer and water available to his and Ms. McLain's homes. Chairperson Nixt indicated that there is obviously uncertainty. He stated when they are asked to look at a sketch plan, the feedback is on the information they have available, He indicated he appreciates the comments, and noted that the Planning Commission will see this again at site plan. Nts. McLain asked if the neighbors will be notified of future hearings. Associate Planner Geisler noted they did send notices for 700 feet, and will notice for the preliminary plat. She encouraged people to call City Hall for updates. ZP Commissioner Brauer indicated that the only thing he would say is to remind people about what happened with Andover High School. He stated that even when it was determined that it would be in Andover, there was still a lot of negotiation on where it would be. He indicated that he 1 hinks with the high school, what hurt Ramsey was not having land available. Chairperson Nixt asked if the land swap would be conditioned on a school going there. -assistant Community Development Director Frolik indicated if the area was not used for a school, it would revert back to R-l. Planning Commission/September 1, 2005 Page 11 of 15 —237—