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. . . Planning Commission Minutes February 25, 1997 Page 5 COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Good Value Homes is requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately 40 acres into 14 residential lots. The subject property is located at 198th Avenue alignment and Pascal Street. Scott reviewed information in the staff report regarding lot sizes, surrounding land uses, wetlands, county ditches, streets and grading and drainage. Scott noted easements will be required for the county drainage ditches. The house pad and septic system locations will be affected by the ditches on Lots 1, 2 and 5 and more information is needed. Scott indicated the placement of the road may also be affected by the county ditches. Scott pointed out road connections which may be possible in the future. Commissioner Kuester questioned which road connections may actually be possible. Scott indicated the Queen Street connection would be most likely to occur. The Commissioners expressed concern that the road through the plat could remain a long cul-de-sac for many years. There was also concern the cul- de-sac alignment with Pascal, as it appears there is a large wetland to the west. Derrick Passe, of Passe Engineering, indicated he had just received information from the County Ditch Inspector today. He felt it would be possible to reroute the drainage ditch so that it would not affect the house pad and septic system locations. Mr. Passe also discussed realignment of the proposed roadway. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Dewy Arnold, 19969 Pascal Street, asked if the developer would be required to pay for the extension of Pascal. Terry Maurer indicated that the developer would be required to extend the road to city standards and would be taken over and maintained by the city. Mr. Arnold also expressed concern his property may be affected by drainage from the site. Bob Fritz, 19370 County Road 30, Maple Grove, 55311, stated he was the owner of the property. He explained that when M-Vale was developed, he requested the city extend the road to his property at that time and his request was denied. Shirley Arnold, 19969 Pascal Street, expressed her concern for the long cul-de-sac and felt the lot sizes were too small in comparison to the surrounding properties. Dan Steffens, 13813 196th Avenue, asked if the county ditch would be maintained. Scott explained the ditch inspectors report indicated the new owner of the property would be responsible for maintaining the ditch. Todd Mixer, 19784 Pascal Street, expressed his concern that his access on Pascal not be disrupted. Mr. Mixer felt it would difficult to make a road connection to Queen Street in the future.