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Planning Commission Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 6 e Ron Niziolek, 12275 Rush Circle, submitted written comments regarding the property. He stated that it is the most beautiful piece of property and needs to be developed properly and sensitively. The slopes are extremely delicate and vegetation will be difficult to re- establish within the wooded areas. Mr. Phillip Hurt, 19678 Proctor Road, stated he was an adjacent owner and spoke regarding his concerns of slopes and future erosion. He inquired as to how construction would occur on the site and if the City would be requiring an environmental impact statement. Commissioner Baker reviewed the e-mail letter received by staff and distributed to the Commission. He requested that the applicant respond to the e-mail concerns. Mr. Klein responded to the issues outlined the e-mail. Commissioner Baker asked what percentage of trees would be lost. Mr. Klein estimated that 20 percent of the trees on the site may be lost. Mr. Niziolek stated that the proposed density would destroy a large number of trees on the site. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. e Commissioner Baker asked about the status of the tree preservation ordinance and how the slope of the street would impact the trees. Ms. McPherson stated that the tree preservation ordinance has been drafted but that an analysis of enforcement is currently ongoing and needs to be determined. Mr. Maurer stated that decreasing the slope of the street would require additional grading of side slopes which would impact more trees. Therefore, staff is recommending that the increased slope of the street be approved in order to reduce tree impacts. Chair Pederson asked how much runoff would be going onto adjacent properties. Mr. Maurer further explained the comments outlined in his memo relating to storm water runoff. Chair Pederson asked if there was an option to build a community septic system. Mr. Maurer indicated that a community septic system would probably impact more trees than the individual septic systems. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY NEW INNOVATION HOMES, INC. FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (ECHO HILL), CASE NO. P 02-09, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. ALL COMMENTS OF SHERBURNE COUNTY SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 3. STREET LIGHTS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. 4. A SEALCOAT FEE SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. tit