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Planning Commission Minutes <br /> February 27,2001 <br /> Page 12 <br /> of his and his neighbors' homes. He stated that the developer has not taken <br /> elevations of their basements. <br /> Chair Mesich stated that the developer will be required to submit plans that show <br /> all the water will be kept on the property. Mr. Maurer stated that prior to tonight's <br /> meeting, he met with Mr. Randall and the developer's engineer, and Mr. Randall <br /> expressed his concerns. The developer's engineer will be going out to the site to <br /> "shoot" some of the lowest opening in Mr. Randall's development, and these <br /> readings will incorporated into the storm sewer design. <br /> Marty Glines, Dynamics Design & Land Co., 555 3rd Street, Elk River, stated that he <br /> working the property owners to the north, Rich Kincannon and Dennis Chuba, <br /> stated that MN/DOT has expressed their desire to see the right in-right out <br /> Highway 10 access to their property removed. He stated that they are working <br /> on a townhome project for their site. He stated that their property is currently <br /> zoned commercial and felt that it makes sense to rezone it to PUD. He stated <br /> that they would like to work with the developer, S & Z Investments, to complete <br /> the northern public street as soon as possible, in order for their property to be <br /> rezoned. Mr. Harlicker noted that the property Mr. Glines is speaking of is not <br /> currently in the Urban Service District. <br /> Tom Warner, resident on 145th Street, Big Lake Township, expressed his concern <br /> regarding the density of the project and lack of a buffer zone. He expressed his <br /> opposition to the street connection to 183rd because of the traffic which would <br /> be generated through his neighborhood. He also expressed his concern <br /> • regarding the wetlands. He stated that two years ago, water was backed all the <br /> way up to his house from the wetland (over 100 acres). <br /> Bruce Anderson, 18261 Yankton Street, asked if water and sewer was planned for <br /> the Pinewood development area. Mr. Maurer stated no. Mr. Anderson asked if <br /> there would be any impact from multiple wells. Chair Mesich stated that the lots <br /> in the proposed development would be hooked up to city sewer and water. Mr. <br /> Anderson asked if the residents could drill their own wells. Mr. Maurer stated that <br /> would not be allowed. Mr. Anderson expressed his concern that future residents <br /> along the south property line will be complaining about golf balls coming onto <br /> their property. He did not feel Mr. Krause, the owner of the club, should be <br /> forced to make changes to the course, or put up fencing or nets, since the <br /> course was there first. <br /> Rich Kincannon, 8478 Nashua Avenue, Otsego, stated he was present if the <br /> Commission had any questions regarding his property. <br /> There being no further public comment, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. <br /> Commissioner Pederson stated he liked the concept, but he had concerns <br /> regarding the flooding issues discussed by the neighboring residents. Mr. Maurer <br /> stated that the applicant must to submit a drainage plan that meets quality <br /> control requirements, as well as "no net increase" in discharge from the 100-year <br /> standards. If adequate ponding is shown, they will be required to add ponding <br /> which will mean removing some units. Chair Mesich asked if Mr. Maurer was <br /> • aware of Waco Street being flooded. Mr. Maurer stated he did not recall Waco <br /> Street ever being under water in this area. <br />