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. . . Planning Commission Minutes May 28. 1996 Page 12 COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. .SJI0 ......vY;q.Q~Q~V~19Q~~ntq9~J...R~~~~#t.f9r~t~littlin9@AlpttsR~r9ygl...tPB~g~qnt~llrlH l"6blidfleoril,OC:dnkNO/P9li;S............... ..... .............. ........................ ........... ........................ Staff report by Scott Harlicker. W.J.c. Development Corporation is requesting a preliminary plat approval to subdivide a 40 acre parcel into 14 single family residential lots. Staff described the existing conditions on the site and the character of the neighborhood. All lots except lot 6, block 1 meet the dimensional requirements of the zoning code. Sherburne County Highway Department comments were noted. In the past, developers of urban subdivisions have been required to plant landscaping and screening material to serve as a buffer when residential lots front county roads. The Commission may wish to consider requiring landscaping and or a berm along County Road 33 to serve as a buffer for the two lots with frontage on that road. The subdivision regulations also require street trees, with a diameter of not less than 2" be planted at intervals of at least one every 60 feet. A landscaping plan has not been provided. Terry Herman, Oliver & Associates stated they are in agreement with all staff's recommendations. Mr. Herman thinks the right turn lane is premature and would like additional discussion with staff on the wetlands. Chair Dillon opened the public hearing. Arlen Mootz, 10213 209th Ave. Ms. Mootz stated there are no homes on County Road 33. This development would have the backyards facing the roads which her front yard faces. Ms. Mootz would like to discuss with the developer on possibly turning the lots around so they face County Road 33 and to utilize a service road. Joe Wells, 10296 209th Ave. Mr. Wells owns 24 acres adjacent to this project. Mr. Wells is concerned over the dead end road. Mr. Wells is also concerned over the 10 acre minimum land acreage. Rob Dare, 9987 209th Ave. Mr. Dare stated they have 10 acres and County Road 33 is too busy. This project with its one entrance going out to County Road 33 will be too dangerous. County Road 33 must be addressed before this request goes through. Angie Johnson, 20760 Quincy Street. Ms. Johnson owns 27 acres. Ms. Johnson stated a 21/2 acre lot size development is getting away from the rural setting. Ms. Johnson would like to see a larger lot size, covenants, and upper bracket homes. Chair Dillon closed the public hearing. Commissioner Minton stated it is zoned for 21/2 acres, the ordinance can not be changed this far into the project. Commissioner Minton stated the property owners could request to rezone the rest of it to a larger lot size.