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Planning Commission Minutes January 23, 2001 Page 16 . Radefeldt's property. and the lot lines for the other homes would be 1.000 feet - 1 quarter mile away. Paul Pedrow, 2330 12th Avenue East, North St. Paul, MN, asked if the trees would be left alone in the northern portion of the plat. Mr. Glines stated that the only areas that would be disturbed would be where the roads and house pads are located. Mr. Radefeldt asked what his liability would be. if people wandered onto his property. He stated that there are many natural springs in the slews on his property. Mr. Glines explained the location of the trails which the residents would be using. Mr. Radefeldt asked what the City's restriction was for hunting next to platted property. Ms. McPherson stated that no hunting is allowed 500 feet from the property boundary of platted property. so that no hunting would be allowed 500 feet into Mr. Radefeldt's property. . Randy Jones, 12781 2215t Avenue NW, stated that he has lived on his property 23 years and he is opposed to the changes that are occurring. He expressed his concern regarding traffic and the location of the road into the plat. Mr. Glines explained the location of the proposed road into the plat. Mr. Jones stated that he does not want to see 221 sl Avenue paved and does not want to pay for it. Mr. Jones asked if the trees would be taken down behind his house. Mr. Glines explained that the only trees that would be removed would be where the house pad is located. Mr. Glines stated that conifers will be transplanted along the entrance road to hide the street and homes from 221s1 Avenue. Mr. Jones expressed concern regarding the ground water and wildlife. He stated that the wildlife changed dramatically by just adding the one house built by Jerry Jackson. Mr. Jones stated that not all progress is good. some things should be left alone, and that this is one of them. There being no further comments from the public. Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Commissioner Baker expressed his concern that reference in the current ordinance to an architectural theme is rather vague and needs to be more specific. He stated that he would like to see the applicant's proposal for an architectural theme in writing, with respect to the fencing. benches, shelters. and entrance. He stated that he would like to see some sort of time line as to when the park land portion of the open space would become city property. Ms. McPherson stated that the property owner. Mr. Thompson, has a life estate with the developer which states that he will be allowed to continue to farm the property until the time of his death. The City will be deeded Outlot D and the City will continue the same arrangement with Mr. Thompson. When Mr. Thompson passes on or no longer wishes to farm. the City will then decide what the use of the park will be. She stated that farming and agricultural uses are encouraged in the cluster ordinance. . Commissioner Chambers suggested that a condition be added to adopt the narrative submitted by the applicant. as well as the visual ideas as the design elements for the architectural theme.