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Planning Commission Minutes April 23, 2002 Page 14 e Ms. McPherson explained that the park dedication fee is $1,540 per lot, and that it is City policy to not give credit for easements artd sidewalks. She stated that the surface water management fee is charged for all developments and that the fee is approximately $120 per lot. Ms. McPherson stated that the park signs and boundary signs are available from the Street/Park Department, currently at no charge, and that the developer is responsible for installing the signs at the direction of city staff. Barb Johnson, 12906 190th Avenue NW, expressed concern for the quality ofthe proposed development, because she is not happy with what they have in Nordic woods. She also expressed concern that the wetlands be preserved and that there not be rental property within the development. Ms. Johnson asked for clarification on the name of the development since the property is platted as Nordic Woods and the sign at the development entrance says Nordic Hills. e Ian Peterson, 12920 195th Avenue NW, stated that he felt the developer did an excellent job in Nordic Woods to preserve the natural topography and trees. He asked if there would be an additional access off County Road 1. He did not feel the lack of sidewalks in Nordic Woods was an issue. He did not feel the additional homes would create enough traffic to warrant sidewalks. He stated that the proposal to access the well house and pumping station via 195th would provide a natural access to connect to the City trail. He asked why there was no park planned for this development or for Nordic Woods. Ms. McPherson stated that a neighborhood park has been proposed for the property to the north and east, when it is developed. Mr. Peterson stated that the restrictive covenants in Nordic Woods had a great impact on his decision to move there and he asked if the protective covenants would be continued in Nordic Hills. Chair Pederson stated that the City is not involved in restrictive covenants. Mr. Black stated that Nordic Hills would have the same covenants as Nordic Woods. Andrew Hulse, 12948 195th Avenue NW, expressed concern that there is no park planned for this development. He felt that sidewalks are necessary. Mr. Hulse expressed concern that there are no plans for a controlled access at 194th A venue and County Road 1, and felt that a reduced speed limit should be required. Jim Nord stated that he is in favor of stopping the sidewalk on 194th Avenue at its intersection with Zumbro until further development occurs to the east. Tim Sladek, Park and Recreation Commission representative, 11448 190th ~ Avenue, explained that the Commission proposes to create a corridor to the Meadowvale School property. He stated that they will speak to the School District representatives regarding this proposal. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Ms. McPherson eXplained that Ms. Johnson's concern regarding the building standards would need to be discussed with the developer. She stated that based on the preliminary grading plan, it does not appear that the wetlands will be impacted, and if there are, the developer will be required to go before the Technical Panel for review. Ms. McPherson stated that any homeowner has the option of renting out their single family home, if they so choose. e