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Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1995 Page 3 . agencies such as the DNR, Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Fish and Wildlife Service, prior to final plat approval. Gary Schmitz explained that several branches of County Ditch 28 run through the subject property, and that there are several broken tile lines. He added County approval is required prior to any maintenance. Also, an existing detached garage is located within the ditch easement on Lot 6, Block 4, which will need to be removed or relocated. These issues will need to be resolved prior to recording the plat. Gary Schmitz reviewed staff recommendations regarding tree preservation, septic system locations, park dedication, lot sizes and drainage issues. Commissioner Tacheny questioned how the drainage plan ties in with the county ditch system. Terry Maurer explained that the streets will have a bituminous berm which will lead to catch basins, with piping to ponding areas for treatment before discharging to the wetlands. A natural storm drainage calculation will be need to be reviewed in greater detail prior to final plat approval. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. . Tom Tyler, 19981 Troy Street, requested that an alternative access be found which would not require the extension of Troy Street in the Fairhaven Hills subdivision. Steve Shoe, 19955 Troy Street, stated he purchased his property in 1987 and was not aware that Troy Street could be extended. He expressed concern that traffic would increase through the Fairhaven Hills subdivision. He also questioned what impact the proposed Weatherwood subdivision would have on the existing Ditch 28 problems. Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. Commissioner Minton questioned whether or not it was appropriate to make a recommendation on this plat, with the number of issues that still need to be addressed. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, stated that it is not uncommon for developments to proceed to this point without detailed storm drainage plans, and still be working through wetlands issues. He added that obtaining proper approvals would be a condition for approval of the final plat. Terry stated that storm drainage would be handled within the plat. He indicated there is no reason to believe that any of the lots are un buildable due to lack of location sites for septic systems; however, there may be some restrictions on some of the lots as to where the home can be placed. . Chair Minton questioned whether the Troy Street extension access was necessary. Terry Maurer stated that City policy today generally requires two accesses for emergency services and street maintenance. Also, City policy currently requires developers to extend and pave streets to the boundaries of a plat. He stated that traffic will increase on Troy Street and that safety of