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Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 2002 Page 3 e Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Jim Brown, representing Cascade III, stated that the septic system is too close to the gas line easement, so they will be shifting it 50 feet to the north. Mr. Brown explained that the traffic circle will help to calm traffic and will serve as a means to identify the neighborhood. The ball field will be owned by the homeowner's association. Mr. Brown stated that he will work with staff on issues regarding the traffic circle. Mr. Brown stated that park benches will be placed in various locations, and that a future trail connection will be dedicated. He noted that they will be offering the trails to public for some park dedication credit. The trails and ballfield will be maintained by homeowner's association. Mr. Brown stated that the ballfield will be seeded and open to public for "non-organized" use. Mr. Brown explained how emergency access will be provided. He asked that the Planning Commission give consideration to ensuring the access from the west will be provided when the property is developed. Mr. Brown reviewed the various amenities proposed for additional density bonuses. Chair Pederson asked where the monument entrance sign for the development would be placed. Mr. Brown stated that it will be in the turn-about. He explained that 2 - 3 ft. high boulders would be placed around the turn-about and will include plantings with the monument. Chair Pederson asked if the mailboxes are proposed to complement the theme of the development. Mr. Brown stated yes. Chair Pederson asked if there would be public parking space available for the ballfield. Mr. Brown stated that an area could be provided to accommodate 3 - 4 cars. He did not feel there would be a need for more parking, since the field would only be 250 feet deep and used mainly by children living near the development. e Commissioner Jenson asked if a better fence would be installed, since the ballfield would backup to the railroad tracks, and the existing fence is barbed wire. Mr. Brown stated that the barbed wire would be removed and the property line would be bermed and landscaped with trees. He stated that they would consider a fence if it is needed. Commissioner Baker stated he had some concerns regarding site lines for the round-about and questioned whether or not traffic would be able to see over the sign. He commended the developer for the proposed ballfield. Martin Harstad, representing EICHI, Inc., 2195 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton, Minnesota, stated that he was a partner in the ownership of the property to the west of the proposed development. He stated that he spoke with the developer but that he would like to meet with him again to discuss how future road connections between his property and the Windsor Oaks plat could be made. Mr. Harstad explained that when they purchased the property, they planned to develop it as a cluster development. They later learned that sewer and water was approximately ~ mile away down County Road 35 and began to consider whether or not to wait and see if it would become available to their property. He stated that at this time some of the partners are interested in developing the site, and the others wish to Watt. Mr. Jim Brown stated that he will contact Mr. Harstad to discuss future road connections. e Mr. Allen Schrupp, 19462 Ogden Street, asked who would maintain the trail and the ballfields. Mr. Schrupp asked for information on other developments the applicant has done and what type of public opposition, if any, was raised.