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Planning Commission Minutes February 27,2001 Page 11 • George Sanford, S & Z Investments, explained that the development will consist of a mix of multi-family and single family detached homes; 8- 12 unit multi-family buildings and 48 detached single family units. The single family units will range in price from $175,000-$225,000 and the multi-family units start at$160,000. Mr. Sanford stated that he was willing to work with staff on the green space to the north, closer to the multi-family units. He noted that they plan to construct a landscape berm to the east, west and south. Mr. Sanford displayed photographs of similar housing units to those which would constructed in this development. Commissioner Baker asked any amenities would be included in the park area. Mr. Sanford stated that they would likely install some type of tot lot or playground. Chair Mesich asked who would plow the private streets. Mr. Sanford stated that the homeowners' association would be responsible for contracting the snow removal. Tim Sladek, Park and Recreation Commission representative, stated that the Commission was concerned with density. The Commission also felt the elimination of the 8 single family units would open up more green space. He asked that the developer be required to install high quality playground equipment, such as Earl F. Anderson products. Commissioner Pederson stated he was in favor of the northern location for the playground, since it is closer to the multi-family, and would likely be used more in • that location. Kelly Barry, 14415 183rd Avenue NW, stated that he owns 1,700 feet of property along the western boundary of the proposed plat. He expressed his concern for the following issues: environmental issues regarding the wetlands, flooding, impact on wildlife, tree cutting, and decreased property values. Mr. Barry stated that the he felt the trees are a natural barrier for the noise from Highway 10. He expressed his concern for privacy, and felt that people will be trespassing on his property and dumping yard waste. He did not feel "No Trespassing" signs are an option since they are unsightly and rarely stay up for more than a few weeks. He also discussed concerns regarding trash, noise, dust, burning of trees, and potential fuel spills when gassing construction equipment, or hydraulic fluids getting into the wetlands. Mr. Barry stated that there is a culvert outlet that constantly is flowing. He suggested that the roads not be connected until all the phases are completed to keep traffic out. He asked that the Commission vote "no" on this request in order to maintain the environment and the lifestyle of people already living in this area. He stated that the wetland will be gone forever. He asked if the flooding issue will be addressed and what the City will do when they have residents asking them to put a drainpipe over to the Mississippi River to keep them from being flooded. Chair Mesich asked the City Engineer, Terry Maurer, if the City had a 100 year flood elevation map for this area. Mr. Maurer stated that he just received the drainage calculation this evening. • Tom Randall, 14508 183rd Avenue NW, adjoining land owner to the development, expressed his opposition to the development based on the potential for flooding