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Planning Commission Minutes January 23,2001 Page 15 . sac, etc. Commissioner Baker stated that he would like to see more detail on the architectural theme. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. Jim Brown of Dynamics Design and land Co., explained that the entrance will have an entrance house with two kiosk pillars made of brick and iron, which will be the common material theme used throughout the plat. Brick and iron cornerstone monuments will be placed at the partial intersections with benches along the trail ( approximately 1 mile of trail). Side-load and interior load garages will be incorporated where possible. The developer has walked the area where the mowed and wood-chip trail will be located and indicated that they felt the trails will be very usable, except in a very wet summer. Mr. Brown stated that even after the homes are constructed, the area will still retain its rural character. Farming will still be done in the front of the property near the road. Mr. Brown stated that they feel they have gone above and beyond what the ordinance requires. He stated that two decorative safety shelters will be located on the property; one in the Upland island in the private area, and another along 222nd, midway along the trail. He stated that they will be partially enclosed and maintenance-free. . Chair Mesich asked why the developer chose to have a large septic area like the one used in Windsor Park, rather than a ponding system. Mr. Brown explained that the inspection pipes have been cut off to ground level, and they have a contract with the Soil and Water Conservation District to plant prairie grass with forbs and flowers, and will be fenced. Mr. Brown stated that the type of system for Ridges of Rice Lake was chosen because of the good soils. He noted that there will be rotating cells so that each area will have a chance to recover. Mr. Brown stated that the same contractor will be installing the community septic system and the community well. Chair Mesich asked how the maintenance of these systems are handled. Mr. Brown explained that maintenance and replacement costs are determined and included the homeowner's association fees, which is governed by the c.I.C. (Common Interest Communities) laws. Dan Radefeldt, 1014 West County Road C2, st. Paul, MN, stated that he owned 170 acres of property to the north and east of the proposed plat. He stated that the property has been in his family for 60 years and is used exclusively for recreational use (snowmobiling and duck hunting). He expressed his concern that the development would impact the use of his property. He noted that part of his property is located in Livonia Township. Mr. Radefeldt stated that the property is 98 percent wetland with a small parcel of high ground where a hunting shack is located. He questioned if the open space provided in this plat would be enough of a buffer zone so that it would not affect hunting on his property. He asked for clarification as to where the homes would be located, in relation to the wetlands. . Mr. Harlicker stated that the homes would typically be on the high ground and not in the wetlands. Marly Glines, Dynamics Design and land Co., explained that the homes would be 30 to 40 ft. above the wetland. He stated that from the homes closest to the property line, there would be approximately 600 ft, from the rear lot line to Mr.