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Planning Commission Minutes June 12, 2001 Page 6 . Mr. Graser explained that the depth of the lots adjacent to the pond will be approximately 130'-140'. He noted that there will be drain tile in the back of every home. He explained how the pond is designed to slope. He stated that the wetland will consist of 30'-40' of the back of the lots. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY GOLD NUGGET DEVELOPMENT TO THE JUNE 26, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BECAUSE OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES WITH LAYOUT OF THE LOTS AND SIZE OF THE PONDING. COMMISSIONER MESICH SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. Getz asked if there would be fire hydrants located in the plat. Ms. McPherson stated that they would be required. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Mr. Graser asked what kind of information the Commission wanted. Chair Pederson stated that the ponding issue needs to be clarified, and lot sizes need to be corrected. Mr. Graser stated that correcting the lot sizes of the two lots is a very minor issue and that the County has agreed to the expansion of the pond. Chair Pederson stated that he felt if Outlot C is to become townhomes, the area will become very dense. Mr. Graser stated that Outlot C is not up for discussion at this time because of the townhome moratorium. . Commissioner Franz felt that speed was driving approval of this plat rather than thoroughness and accuracy. He felt that Rle zoning suggests taking into account environmental factors and that he has some concerns in that area. Mr. Graser stated that the property is a cornfield and there are no environmental issues and is as flat as a table. There are only 8 trees on the entire site and they will be preserved. Commissioner Franz stated he did not understand why it was zoned Rle. Mr. Graser stated that he did not understand the zoning either, since every bit of the property is a cornfield with the except of one small hill. Ms. McPherson stated that the rezoning may have been a result of a "blanket" rezoning when the Urban Service District was established and expanded to the east. Staff, at that time, was aware there was hills and trees in the general area, even though this area is not. Later, the intent of the Rle was changed through an ordinance amendment. She questioned whether the 20,000 square foot lot requirement would have been appropriate at any time. 5. Business Park Design Standards Michele McPherson explained that two versions of an amendment to the business park building standards were included in the Commissioners' packets, one prepared by Brookstone and one revised by City staff. Both versions were sent to business park and industrial land developers, and only one set of comments had been received. Ms. McPherson explained that staff's revision is structured to have a list of acceptable building materials and finishes and also a set of performance standards (i.e., combination of materials, punched openings, breaking up long lengths of fas;ade by changing the depth of the building, utilizing multiple design techniques, etc.) The Commission is asked to review the proposed ordinance amendments to provide direction to staff and developers for the final draft. .