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Planning Commission Minutes November 23, 1999 Page 4 . Mr. Wensman reviewed issues associated with the plat regarding density, park and trails, the preserved open space, landscaping and screening, entrance signage, grading and drainage, access, tree preservation, well and septic systems, and the homeowners association. Mr. Wensman explained the park dedication options, which were considered. He stated that the Park and Recreation Commission and staff recommend acceptance of the 12.06 acres of wooded open space as city park land. Mr. Wensman noted that a limited amount of tree removal would be necessary to install drainage pipes into the park. He explained that the City Engineer believes the drainage into the park would be minimal, because the soil is sandy and should percolate quickly. Mr. Wensman pointed out which trails would be public and which would be private. Commissioner Chambers asked what type of trails will be constructed. Mr. Glines stated that the trails will be bituminous. Mr. Glines explained some of the amenities proposed for the development, including the entrance, light posts, community well for irrigation of the gardens, etc. Commissioner Chambers asked what the treatment sites would look like. Mr. Glines stated that there will be 3 alternating drain fields, of which two would be operating at one time and one would be down. Commissioner Chambers asked if there would be pipes sticking up out of the ground. Mr. Glines stated that there will be some pipes and they will do their best to screen them. . Mr. Glines explained what the front yard setbacks would be for the lots in the plat and why. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. William Zacharda, 13446 Ranch Road, had questions regarding the proposed community septic system and asked if the 100 year flood elevations were taken into consideration. Mr. Glines stated that clustered septic systems are more closely monitored than individual systems. Mr. Glines explained that flood elevations were considered and any overflow will go to a drainage area which will not impact the clustered septic systems. Mr. Glines noted that monitoring wells will be located on the property, and the results will be submitted to the MPCA. Mr. Zacharda expressed concerns with the proposed development, including his loss of privacy, the impact on hunting his land, and increased liability if residents trespass on his property. Skip Abel, 21031 Elk lake Road, asked for clarification regarding the location of Mr. Lamm's driveway. Mr. Glines explained that the access will be moved off the county road and will be off of 212th Street. Mr. Abel stated he was not opposed to the development. . Matt James, 21272 Elk lake Road, asked questions regarding restrictive covenants and the value of the proposed homes. Mr. Glines stated that the covenants will include a minimum square footage of 1,600 square feet 3-car garages (side or rear loaded), front porches noting that the development would be geared toward an upper scale market ($240,000 - 500,000 homes).