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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 June 28, 2005 --------------------------- Commissioner Stevens asked what was the setback for the pond in relationship to the buildings. Mr. Harlicker stated that the setback is 25 – 30 feet. Commissioner Stevens asked if a larger setback will be required. Mr. Harlicker stated that it is a drainage pond, not a wetland. Commissioner Westgaard asked if the plat will be impacted by the expansion of County Road 12 out to the County line. Mr. Harlicker stated that the necessary right-of-way was acquired when the plat for Kliever Lake Fields was approved. Chair Anderson asked if the lot in the lot along County Road 12 encroaches into the 50’ setback. Mr. Harlicker stated that the lot extends into the setback slightly, but not the unit itself. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Horst Graser, representing Tim Pomerleau – Stated that the townhome setbacks vary from 25 – 30 feet from the drainage pond. He stated that they have no problem with any of the recommendations proposed by staff. There being no further public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Chair Anderson asked if there were any issues in locating a private street close to a private drive. Mr. Harlicker stated that staff did not see that as an issue. Chair Anderson asked if the eastern portion of Street A was too close to Fillmore. Mr. Harlicker stated no, and that the overall layout of the site is similar to what was approved in the preliminary plat for Kliever Lake Fields East, and that reason the lot configuration is different is because a different style of townhome is being proposed. Chair Anderson asked if staff felt there might be a traffic issue on Fillmore. Mr. Harlicker stated that 179 and 180 Avenues have thth already been constructed. Commissioner Offerman stated that the site plan does not show a sidewalk on Street A and asked if one would be installed. Mr. Harlicker stated that a 6-foot sidewalk will be installed on the north and east side of Street A per City Engineer Terry Maurer’s recommendation. He noted that the sidewalk section detail is shown on Sheet 3 – Grading Plan. Commissioner Offerman questioned the location of the garages. Mr. Harlicker stated that the designs submitted by the developer meet the R3 Townhome District standards. Commissioner Scott asked if the developer agreement addresses maintenance of the storm water system. Mr. Harlicker stated yes, that part of the maintenance will be done by the City and the remaining part will be the responsibility of the homeowner’s association. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY TIM POMERLEAU FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KLIEVER LAKE FIELDS 3 ADDITION, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: RD 1.A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT APPROVAL PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING.