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Planning Commission Minutes February 27.2001 Page 12 . of his and his neighbors' homes. He stated that the developer has not taken elevations of their basements. Chair Mesich stated that the developer will be required to submit plans that show all the water will be kept on the property. Mr. Maurer stated that prior to tonight's meeting, he met with Mr. Randall and the developer's engineer, and Mr. Randall expressed his concerns. The developer's engineer will be going out to the site to "shoot" some of the lowest opening in Mr. Randall's development, and these readings will incorporated into the storm sewer design. Marly Glines, Dynamics Design & land Co., 555 3rd street, Elk River, stated that he working the property owners to the north, Rich Kincannon and Dennis Chuba, stated that MN/DOT has expressed their desire to see the right in-right out Highway 10 access to their property removed. He stated that they are working on a town home project for their site. He stated that their property is currently zoned commercial and felt that it makes sense to rezone it to PUD. He stated that they would like to work with the developer, S & Z Investments, to complete the northern public street as soon as possible, in order for their property to be rezoned. Mr. Harlicker noted that the property Mr. Glines is speaking of is not currently in the Urban Service District. . Tom Warner, resident on 145'h Street, Big lake Township, expressed his concern regarding the density of the project and lack of a buffer zone. He expressed his opposition to the street connection to 183rd because of the traffic which would be generated through his neighborhood. He also expressed his concern regarding the wetlands. He stated that two years ago, water was backed all the way up to his house from the wetland (over 100 acres). Bruce Anderson, 18261 Yankton Street, asked if water and sewer was planned for the Pinewood development area. Mr. Maurer stated no. Mr. Anderson asked if there would be any impact from multiple wells. Chair Mesich stated that the lots in the proposed development would be hooked up to city sewer and water. Mr. Anderson asked if the residents could drill their own wells. Mr. Maurer stated that would not be allowed. Mr. Anderson expressed his concern that future residents along the south property line will be complaining about golf balls coming onto their property. He did not feel Mr. Krause, the owner of the club, should be forced to make changes to the course, or put up fencing or nets, since the course was there first. Rich Kincannon, 8478 Nashua Avenue, Otsego, stated he was present if the Commission had any questions regarding his property. There being no further public comment, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Pederson stated he liked the concept, but he had concerns regarding the flooding issues discussed by the neighboring residents. Mr. Maurer stated that the applicant must to submit a drainage plan that meets quality control requirements, as well as "no net increase" in discharge from the 100-year standards. If adequate ponding is shown, they will be required to add ponding which will mean removing some units. Chair Mesich asked if Mr. Maurer was aware of Waco Street being flooded. Mr. Maurer stated he did not recall Waco Street ever being under water in this area.