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Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 2001 Page 2 . Commissioner Baker expressed concern for any liability the City may have during the term of the life estate. Commissioner Franz asked if another satellite library was planned for Elk River. Ms. McPherson stated that that would be decision made by the Great River Regional Library, but that the issue could be discussed at a future workshop meeting. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION FOR LIBRARY PARKING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Request by Peter Rohlf for Preliminary Plat Approval (Whipple Hill). Public Hearing Case No. P 01-18 Staff report by Chris Leeseberg. The applicant requests preliminary plat approval for Whipple Hill to subdivide 10.35 acres located in the southwest comer of the intersection of County Road 35 and Pascal Street into 8 single family lots. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the current zoning, existing site conditions, layout of the lots, and the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation for park dedication. Staff recommends approval of the proposed plat with the 12 conditions listed in the staff report. Ms. McPherson noted that the drawings in the Commissioner's packets reflect the changes recommended by City Engineer Terry Maurer. . Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Steve Caouette, 13776 192nd Avenue NW, expressed his concerns regarding additional traffic. He asked that the developer be required to place a berm on Pascal Street similar to what he is proposing along County Road 35. Mr. Caouette felt that irrigation of lawns should be required. Bob Sullentrop, representing John Oliver & Associates, explained that placement of a berm along Pascal would interfere with the grading and septic system for Lot 1, and would require all the lots in the plat to be redrawn. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Ms. McPherson stated that proposal meets the City's landscaping requirements, however, the Commission could recommend that evergreens be used in place of the deciduous trees shown on the east side of Lot 1. Commissioner Franz asked if the pond on Lot 8 would be filled with water. Ms. McPherson explained that the retention pond will only hold water on a temporary basis, since the site is sandy and will drain well. . Chair Pederson asked if the pond will be fenced. Ms. McPherson stated that it would not require fencing. Chair Pederson asked if trees would be required on the berm along County Road 35. Ms. McPherson stated that only vegetative grass is required to prevent erosion. Chair Pederson felt that additional trees should be required on the berm and evergreens placed on the east side of Lot 1.