Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/02/1996

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Mr. Peterson replied that it is 200 feet longer than the maximum established by City Code, however, by moving the access road to the south by that distance would render the land in the northeast end of the plat unusable. Mr. Peterson commented he felt the issue of cul-de-sac length should be relative to how many lots are placed on it, stating that a lot more lots could be placed on a shorter cul-de-sac under the standard 10,800 square foot area in the urban district. Commissioner Deemer suggested moving the access road the 200 feet south and then using a cul- de-sac to access the northeast end of the plat. For the record, Commissioner Deemer stated that he did not agree with the DNR dictating restrictions from use on the water front. He noted that the classification of this lake is dated, as it was designated a recreational lake approximately 25 years ago. Ms. Frolik stated that shoreland regulations are legislated by the State of Minnesota, so one needs to start at the legislative level to get this changed. Commissioner Deemer reiterated that he felt the DNR needs better reasoning for their jurisdiction of 1000 feet from the body of water. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that Mr. Peterson could come back with a preliminary plat if he can comply with DNR regulations. The Commission inquired as to whether Mr. Thorne, adjacent property owner to the north of this plat, needed access from this plat. Tom Kurak, 15001 Sunfish Lake Boulevard - stated that although he is not officially representing Mr. Thorne, he felt Mr. Thorne would prefer access off a residential road rather than the more traveled Sunwood Drive. Commissioner Deemer stated he felt Mr. Thorne would want access off of Sunwood Drive, because the road in this plat terminates right at Mr. Thome's property and there will be a tendency for people to use it as a turn-around if Mr. Thorne has access there. Mr. Jankowski stated that the City would be agreeable to whatever Mr. Thorne wanted for access. Mr. Kurak inquired what would happen to the road if Mr. Thorne did not want access off it, and Mr. Peterson replied that it would be barricaded. Mr. Peterson asked whether two cul-de-sacs would be preferable to one longer one. Mr. Kurak stated he preferred that the dictated road have no access to the north. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that there be an additional cul-de-sac on the north end of the plat and that the east-west road be moved farther south. Patty Kurak, 15001 Sunfish Lake Boulevard - expressed her dismay that they are not being notified at the time neighboring parcels are being preliminary platted. Ms. Frolik stated that the preliminary plat of this parcel has not yet occurred, and that there is no notification required at the sketch plan stage. Ms. Kurak stated that they were not notified of the Fox Knoll preliminary plat which is adjacent to their parcel, and Ms. Frolik stated that parcel searches are obtained from Anoka County, so any correction necessary would have to be at a County level. Planning Commission/January 2, 1996 Page 4 of 8