Minutes - Planning Commission - 03/04/1997 - Public Hearing @ 8:08

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City Engineer Jankowski responded that the treatment pond on the western edge of the property will provide sedimentation for storm water runoff from paved surfaces before it is discharged across 153rd to the wetland in the future park area. With regard to the cul-de-sac access to the western cul- de-sac, the sight distance is adequate. Mr. Del Wissler, 6614 153rd Lane, expressed concern about the trees that would be removed for Alpine Estates. Mr. John Voss, 6550 153rd Lane, asked if this development depends on the resolution of the zoning question raised earlier in the meeting. If the development goes forward, he asked if the lots could be better aligned. City Engineer Jankowski answered, yes. He noted that when a property is subdivided, it is ot~en rezoned at the same time. Any preliminary plat approval would be contingent upon proper zoning. He indicated the swale and utility easements are the reason for the alignment of lots. Mr. Voss asked if the overflow pipe is above ground. City Engineer Jankowski indicated that the pipe will be seen. Other than grading for the building pads, he believes the back yards will not be graded. Mr. Chuck Lund, Developer of Alpine Estates, stated that two cul-de-sacs were formed because in the middle of the property is a heavy concentration of trees. Neighbors to the north expressed concern about keeping as many trees as possible. Mr. Wissler expressed his dismay at the number of trees that will be taken out if a road is put through the middle. City Engineer Jankowski responded that one of the design elements of a collector street is to minimize direct access to houses. It is desirable to keep direct access off 153rd because there would be more points of traffic conflict. Therefore, two access points at the east and west ends are planned. Mr. Fountain suggested a service road along 153rd to reduce the amount of land that will be disturbed. He asked how much of the woods in the 21 acres will be taken out. City Engineer Jankowski stated that individual homeowners will decide which trees get taken down for development. Grading is confined to the roadways and designated areas. The trees in the right- of-way of the road will be removed, and part of the graded area will be used for drainage, not homes. He noted that the outlot to the east is not included in the 21 acres. The average size lot will be approximately 15,000 square feet. Mr. Lund noted that the City intends to put a park across the street. The average home will be in the price range of $200,000. The lots are between 105 and 110 feet in width. It is his intention to preserve as many trees as possible. Public Hearing/Planning Commission/March 4, 1997 Page 2 of 3