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o o o Planning Commission Minutes July 26, 1983 Page Two 5. Consider Preliminary Plat Review for Mr. Gerald Smith - Public Hearing Mr. Gerald Smith of 7815 Shingle Creek Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN, was present and indicated to the Planning Commission members that he was submitting a preliminary plat for their review, for a piece of property located along Highway 169 on the west and 205th on the north. Mr. Smith also indicated to the Planning Commission members that all the lots were completely sold contingent upon plat approval. Chairman Tracy opened the public hearing. Lynn Robinson and LorraineHeinz were present and both stated they owned neighboring property to Mr. Smith's property, and asked to see the map of the preliminary plat. Mr. Smith showed them the map and further explained the preliminary plat to them. Chairman Tracy indicated that the City Ordinance states that the required minimum lot size in R-la non-sewered areas is 2.5 acres, and further indicated that he had talked to Mr. Klein of John Oliver and Associates, and Mr. Klein informed him that at the time of the final plat, the 2.5 acre minimum will be met. Mr. Gerry Smith indicated that all the lots are sold contingent on approval of the plat. Commissioner Ward questioned whether a drainage area on a lot is considered part of the 2~ acre minimum. Rick Breezee indicated that the Zoning Ordinance states that the minimum requirement of a lot cannot include areas occupied by water or any area that serves as a sur- face water drainage course or holding area and is frequently under water. Mr. Zack Johnson, City Planner, indicated that the intent of the Ordinance was not to allow a lot that included a feasible water body to be included in a lot area. Mr. Johnson then explained the topography of the land and indicated that only a small area is unbuildable. Rick Breezee indicated that the Commissioners should be concerned that there should be no newly created lots where the developer would have to pursue a variance. Commissioner Pearce indicated that they should concern themselves of what must be done to prevent soil errosion, and make sure people are buying buildable lots. Mr. Johnson indicated that there was no;drainage plat and further indicated that this should be considered upon final plat approval. Chairman Tracy indicated that the entrance onto 169 and 201st Avenue is in alignment with Brentwood Avenue. Chairman Tracy questioned the easement on the property. Rick Breezee indicated that the road plat shows a 33' wide easement on the Deerfield property side but no ease- ment on the south side of 201st, and that also there is an outlot at the end of 202nd Avenue. Rick Breezee further indicated that both of these areas are very important for ingreesand egress purposes. Rick Breezee also indicated that he felt that these