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Planning Commission Minutes June 25, 2002 Page 4 e Commissioner Mesich stated that placement of a home and primary septic system on Lot 4 would take out a significant amount of heavily wooded land. Jon Anderson, 20760 Quincy Street, stated that he is not opposed to good development, but that he is opposed to haphazard, ill-prepared development and he believes that this development meets the later standard. He stated that he feels this development is being squeezed into an environmentally sensitive area, especially the wetland. He also expressed a concern for the number of accidents on County Road 33 in this area. He felt that the transportation issues need to be addressed before any more development occurs. Dan Peterson, 20687 Quincy Street, stated that he does not oppose this development. He explained that he and his neighbor are planning to development their property in the future. He asked if 207th could be extended to provide access. He stated he was not opposed to a turn lane, but he was concerned that there would be an access to their property. Curt Werner, 20575 Quincy Street, stated that he and Mr. Peterson are planning to develop their property together and shares his concerns. Mr . Warner stated that he owns just over 40 acres and explained the location of his property. Dave Wilson, 10402 209th Avenue, stated that his major concern is that the wetland would back up onto his property. He stated that he is concerned especially with Lot 4 which heavily wooded. He questioned why the City would allow a lot which does not meet the minimum lot size. e Marty Campion, Otto Associates, stated that the preliminary plat was submitted to Sherburne County. The Highway Department will permit the access in the location shown, with a right turn lane. He stated that they had no other concerns. He stated that 207th will be platted along the common property line which will accommodate access to the south anywhere along the first 800 feet. Mr. Campion explained that turned the cuI de sac may shorten up the frontage that is needed for the existing home. He stated he did not have a problem dedicating the tip as public right of way to provide access to the property to the south. Mr. Campion stated that the request for allowing the smaller lot size is not without precedent in Elk River, since it was allowed for a project for Bridgeland Development. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson asked if staff has looked at future road connections for development of the property which was mentioned. Mr. Harlicker stated that there is access to the south. He explained that the applicant considered a road up to the north, but decided against it because of the wetland, significant grade changes, tree removal and grading that would be required to put a road through. Scott explained there is also a large wetland which would prevent a connection from the west. Commissioner Franz asked for clarification on Mr. Rohlf's letter which stated the Type 3 wetland was 3.7 acres, and the engineer stated the area was one acre. Mr. Harlicker stated that he was not able to comment on this issue. e Commissioner Mesich stated that the wetland has standing water most of the time. He expressed a concern that it would be surrounded by primary septic systems. Commissioner Mesich stated that he felt the plat was quickly put together to maximize the number of lots. He also stated that he did not feel it was desirable to drive around a septic system to get to a