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Planning Commission Minutes February 25, 1997 Page 3 . Lois Carton, 19231 Proctor Road, indicated she owns property south of the proposed development. She stated Sherburne County has told her they would deny access to her property off of County Road NO.1. She explained that in 1989 the city made a determination that her property was unbuildable and deferred the assessments on the property. It was her understanding she would not be required to pay the assessments unless the property were developed. Mrs. Carton stated the information she has received from the Soil & Water Conservation District and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency indicates the natural drainage flow will be disrupted by the proposed development. She felt the drainage from the site will be directly diverted to her property through sediment ponds. Mrs. Carton was concerned the wetlands on her property would become larger and also increase the potential for pollution. Derrick Passe, of Passe Engineering, 9445 East River Road, was present to represent Good Value Homes. Mr. Passe indicated the proposed plat meets the city standards for lots depths. The elimination of Lot 24 would cause a loss of 2 acres. Commissioner Mesich questioned if Lot 24 contained standing water in the upland wetland area. Mr. Passe indicated there are cattails and grass. Commissioner Mesich expressed concern a potential landowner would not have access to that portion of the property in order to maintain it. . In response to Commissioner Minton's questions, Steve Ach indicated the access to Mr. Talbot's property could be accessed by 193rd by creating a cul-de-sac on the west end, and still accomplish a pedestrian corridor. There may be opportunities for access to Mrs. Carton's property from the west. Commissioner Minton asked that Mrs. Carton's letter to the Planning Commissioners be included in the city's official record. Terry Maurer indicated he has reviewed a concept plan for drainage which shows some sedimentation ponds and other work, but could not make a determination at this time if the proposal is adequate. He added that it is not unusual for detailed drainage plans to be submitted after the preliminary plat is approved and before the final plat is submitted, due to the developer's cost to have the plans prepared. Discussion followed regarding lot depths, the status of Rush Street, and the preservation of trees. Steve Ach and Terry Maurer concurred there would not be any trees left in the northern area of the plat due to the extensive grading that would need to be done. Mr. Passe felt there would be a significant area in the northwest corner in the plat, an area adjacent to Rush Street and an area next to Lafayette Woods where there will be some trees left. . Mr. Passe indicated there will be a ponding area in the previously proposed park area, and depending on the status of 193rd, they are proposing some ponding in that area. Mr. Passe indicated state statutes do allow some rate control of the large wetland by restricting the outflow of the culvert from the site, and some ponding in the wetland area, as well. Mr. Passe indicated they would not be increasing the area of the wetland, but would increase its elevation. Mr. Passe stated the wetland delineation has been submitted.