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Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 8 . clustering of mailboxes. Staff recommends approval of the request with the 12 conditions in the staff report. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Horst Graser, Gold Nugget Development, applicant, stated that initially the project included a townhome component, but due to the moratorium, he will be submitting an application for townhomes for Outlot C at a later date. He stated that he plans to grade Outlot C to create some walk-out lots to provide some variety in housing styles. Mr. Graser eXplained that Sherburne County has a large easement on the property. He had hoped to expand the pond in the easement for his project but the County recently denied his request. He stated that drainage needs to get to Kliever Lake somehow. Commissioner Mesich asked where the pond would be located if the County will not allow expansion of the pond in their easement. Mr. Graser stated that he would have to look at locating the pond in the cul-de-sac area north of the proposed park and then explained the layout of the park. He stated that the average lot width is 83'.85', and some are 90'-95'. He proposed to start the project this year and construct Street A. He noted that the city water tower will be located to the south of this property. . Bruce Goetz, P.O. Box 421, Elk River, property owner to the south of the proposed development, was concerned he may be forced to hookup to city services. City Engineer Terry Maurer eXplained that services will be stubbed up to his property line for the 40 acres to the west of him, but that there will be no costs or assessments for Mr. Goetz. John Kuester asked Mr. Graser to explain where the pond would be located, if he is not able work out an agreement with the County. Mr. Graser pointed out a possible site north of the park area. Mr. Graser noted that the park will not be impacted by any over flow from the pond. Mr. Kuester asked what the line was for, running diagonally through the park, which was shown on the plan. Mr. Graser eXplained that there will be an underground storm sewer line running toward Kliever Lake. . Ruth Brown, property owner to the west (Kliever Lake Marsh), stated that she and her husband will be moving into their new home at 17773 Tyler Street, and that 10 acres of their property connects to the southwest corner of the plat. She asked if the property has access to the marsh and if so, what will be done to protect it from being impacted. Terry Maurer explained that the property does not connect to the marsh but that runoff does flow in that direction now. He felt the quality of the water in the marsh would actually be improved due to the fact that all of the drainage will go through the pond, settling out the floating material, sand and grit Mr. Maurer stated that the County was granted a easement across the Holzem property. Mrs. Brown stated that the County plans to use the old tile system to save money. Mr. Maurer explained that the County has a new policy which restricts utilizing existing County drainage easements for new plats. He stated that Mr. Graser will have to deal with the County on this issue.