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Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page 5 . the cost of the road improvements for the city. He indicated their willingness to do so. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Mike Boelter, 600 Highway 10, owner of property to the west, expressed concern that storm water runoff from the proposed plat will affect his property. He also was concerned that future residents will have a problem with the activity on property generated by his towing business and is zoned commercial. Mr. Boelter also was concerned he has not been contacted regarding the city's plans to put a street across his property to extend the frontage road. Commissioner Sullivan questioned where the proposed frontage road will be connected. Steve explained there are no homes with frontage onto it now and the street could end approximately 10 feet short of the property line with some type of barricades to prevent traffic from driving across Mr. Boelter's property. Steve Ach indicated Mr. Boelter's property is zoned. He noted homes could be built 25 feet from his property line. Terry Maurer indicated there should be no flow of storm water from the proposed development onto Boelter's property. . Richard Bickman, 18560 Simonet Drive, expressed concern there may be erosion along the bank of the Elk River due to this development. He indicated the sand and silt would end up in Lake Orono. Mr. Bickman felt it was important to put in rip rap now to prevent erosion. There being no further public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mesich questioned if the ordinance allows for some type of restriction for using fertilizers that will run off into the river and ponding areas. Steve Ach indicated there are presently no restrictions. Terry Maurer indicated the restriction would need to be implemented in all areas served by city storm sewers, since the runoff all eventually ends up in the ponds and rivers. Discussion followed regarding adding conditions of approval for erosion control and future upgrading the frontage road along Highway 10. Commissioner Cote questioned whether MN/DOT had concerns regarding the potential for complaints from future residents in the development. due to traffic noise from Highway 10. Steve Ach indicated the plat will be sent to them for their comments. The developer discussed berming along Highway 10 for noise reduction. Commissioner Mesich suggested the developer be required to sod the backyards of the lots along river before a Certificate of Occupancy would be issued. Steve Ach recommended a condition be added to require that erosion control measures be established before applying for a building permit. .