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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 10,2004 Page 2 3.1. EA W for River Park Rebecca Haug provided an overview of the EA W comments which had been received from Anoka County. The Anoka County comments focused specifically on transportation congestion on Anoka County roads as a result of the development, and a potential trail connection to the Sherburne County Wildlife Refuge from East Twin Lakes Park in Anoka County. Building and Environmental Administrator Steve Rohlf reviewed the wetland impacts. There is approximately one acre of impact to Type 2 wetlands due to road crossings. The approval of the wetland impacts is predicated on the U.S. Army Cotps accepting the delineations, once the soil borings are submitted. There is also a need to verify that the proposed wetland restoration will not affect upstream flooding. The wetland impacts are recommended for approval with six conditions, plus a seventh condition requiring the Department of Natural Resources and the Army Cotps of Engineers to accept the proposed restoration plan. 3.2. Request By Orrin Thompson Homes for Rezoning of Miske Property from R1d (Single Family Residential) to PUD (planned Unit Development). Public Hearing - Case No. ZC 04-06 3.3. Request by Orrin Thompson Homes for Preliminary Plat Approval of River Park (Miske Property). Public Hearing - Case No. P 04-09 3.4. Request by Orrin Thompson Homes for Conditional Use Permit for Residential Planned Unit Development. Public Hearing - Case No. CD 04-15 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker provided an overview of the staff report. He reviewed the number of units, the street layout, the landscaping concerns with certain areas of housing in Blocks 38 and 40 which are double-frontaged lots, the park areas, and the proposed restorations. Commissioner Pederson asked for clarification on the total number of units. Mr. Harlicker stated that the total number of units with the revised site layout presented this evening is 687. Commissioner Offerman requested confirmation of on-street parking. Mr. Harlicker indicated that parking would be allowed on one side of the City streets and the main street would allow parking on both sides. The townhome streets would not allow parking. Commissioner Stevens questioned the placement of the parking areas in Block 38 and 40. He stated that it was highly unusual to have parking in the rear yard of homes. Chair Ropp asked the status of the County Road 40 improvement and the timing. City Engineer T eny Maurer stated that the City and County have had conversations regarding turning back County Road 40 to the City as a city street. The required right-of-way for this city street is being dedicated as part of this plat. Commissioner Lemke stated that he thought that County Road 40 improvements should be complete prior to development commencing. He stated that transportation movements in East Elk River are difficult and that additional traffic generated by this development would adversely impact Line Avenue and the intersection with County Road 12.