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Ms. Jackson indicated that she has heard there are six homes for every one buyer right now, and she is concerned about being able to sell these homes. She stated that she wonders if the City Council or Planning Commission went to any other cities where they have a proven cluster ordinance that works. Associate Planner Dalnes noted that the MPCA is responsible for approving the septic system. She indicated they have a permit of about 85 pages that they use to approve the systems. She noted that on the City website is some information on cluster ordinances. She added that Staff went to places around Minnesota to see some cluster developments with common septic systems in effect. Sherry Frame, 8901 167th Lane, stated she does not'fall within 700 feet, but is a stone's throw fi.om it. She indicated that she feels 700 feet, while double the requirement, is lacking for this kind of situation. She stated that the fact that there are this many residents at the meeting speaks volumes. She indicated that as far as the subdivision itself, 4% of the residents were notified. She asked if any of the information on this ordinance was in the newsletter, because she would have liked to see it. She stated that she thinks the city is being developer driven, which is unfortunate. She indicated that while they are proposing 31 units now, it will be 130 units when it fully develops. Ms. Frame stated that the Gun Club owner is paying $8 million to mn sewer and water to that property, and he will be reimbursed when others tap into that line. She indicated that they are not talking about the City coffers in terms of determining when services will be available, but how deep the developer's pockets go. She stated that right now they have a horse farm in their neigh[orhood, but when there are 1'20 homes next to it, she believes there will be some neighborly issues. She indicated that should be a consideration before this is approved, but she does not see a comprehensive plan. Ms. Frame asked what the traffic looks like, and whether sidewalks will be required. She stated that she feels that cluster developments have some issue? .that she would like to see worked out before anything is approved. Jeff Sigler, 17151 Baugh, stated that he is the homeowner with horses, and he also wonders what will happen when the new neighbors expect him to follow the horses around with a doggy bag. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated that Mr. Siegler is allowed under the ordinance to have horses as long as the manure is stored 75 feet from the property line, he would be in compliance with city ordinance. Mr. Sigler asked if the ordinance was changed because of owners with two and a half-acre lots who wanted to develop. Vice Chairperson Johnson explained that the problem came when two and a half acre lots fell into urban areas starting to be serviced by City services. He stated the City also had requests Planning Commission, March 2, 2006 Page 21of31 -35-