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Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 9 . Mrs. Brown expressed concern for safety and/or liability issues with the number of homes being proposed close to their property. She felt that the power line corridor will serve as an aisle for people to walk or ride bikes or motorized vehicles into the marsh area. She asked the developer to consider fencing the property on the south and west, as well as along County Road 12 and Fillmore, to prevent future problems. Commissioner Mesich stated that the 40 acres next to the Brown's property is also going to be developed and a water tower placed on the site. Mr. Maurer explained that the water tower will be located close to the border of Mr. Goetz's property. He stated that it was his understanding that the access road to the tower would likely be in a location that would become a street in the new development. Commissioner Mesich asked how much of this land was flooded in the spring. Ms. McPherson stated that there was one area on the north end of the site near County Road 12 that had standing water, but that the rest of the site was relatively dry. Commissioner Mesich asked if the wetlands have been delineated. Mr. Maurer stated yes and that there are 3 small inlets to drain the site and the rest soaks into the ground. Mr. Maurer explained that the drainage will be entirely different when it has a fully developed drainage system. Ms. McPherson reviewed a drawing which identified the three wetlands on site. . Commissioner Schuster questioned why the mailboxes are proposed to be clustered. He eXplained that there is a significant amount of litter in his neighborhood where the mailboxes are clustered, because of flyers falling out the back of the slots. Ms. McPherson stated that the post office has requested the clustered boxes, and suggested that the backs of the "shopper" slots could be closed. Chair Pederson stated that it appears there are 11 lots which are less than 12,000 square feet, rather than 5 as stated in the memo. Ms. McPherson explained which lots will be eliminated or added, due to the change in the park proposal. Chair Pederson stated that more lots would be lost if the developer had to build a pond. He questioned if there would be significant filling. Mr. Graser eXplained that he proposes to mine out fill in Outlot C to raise the entire site in order to provide more diversity in housing styles. Commissioner Mesich asked what the price range would be for the homes. Mr. Graser stated that the homes will be $160,000 to $220,000. Commissioner Mesich asked the developer if he knew where the children moving into this area would go to school and if there would adequate room for them. Mr. .Graser stated that he has not spoken with the school district. Chair Pederson suggested that sidewalks be installed on the street stubs which will connect to future plats . Commissioner Mesich expressed his concern that new plats are being approved in this area and construction has not begun on the new water tower. He asked when the new tower would be in operation.