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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 September 27, 2005 --------------------------- Chair Anderson asked if there were other options for access to the City park, other than off County Road 12, for emergency vehicles. Mr. Niziolek stated that he did not recall any discussion on that issue. Commissioner Westgaard felt that it would make sense to utilize the outlot as an access to the park, if the topography allowed it. He concurred with Commissioner Stevens’ comments. Chair Anderson asked if it was feasible to put a road access through the outlot. Mr. Maurer stated that it would be possible, but that it would require more trees to be cut. He stated that it may be possible to use the power line easement for emergency vehicle access to the park. Chair Anderson asked who owned the property adjacent to the power line easement. Mr. Maurer stated that the property is owned by LeRoy and Ruth Brown. Commissioner Lemke asked what is the level of usage for Hillside City Park. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the mountain biking trails are rated the best in the State, and possibly in the nation. Mr. Niziolek stated that the course is the rated at the top, and usage will continue to grow. Commissioner Ropp asked where the park users are parking. Mr. Niziolek state that they park on 181 Avenue. He felt it was adequate for now, but that there is very room for an st access to the south. There being no further public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lemke stated that it appears a great deal of planning was done for Mr. Van Den Berg’s property, in which the City and Mr. McCarty of Westwood Engineering was involved in. He questioned if there was a need for a emergency access, why that was not foresee and why is the City switching its recommendation now. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff saw an opportunity to provide an alternative access to the park, and felt it was worth discussing. Mr. Maurer explained that Mr. Van Den Berg went through every process with the City to layout his proposed plat and install the necessary utilities. He stated that the only thing left to be done is to build the road/cul-de-sac. Commissioner Lemke stated that he felt Mr. Van Den Berg has already been though the review process and that he was not in favor of extending the cul-de-sac. Commissioner Ropp concurred, stating that there may be an opportunity to utilize the outlot for a future park access. He indicated he was in favor of approving Mr. Van Den Berg’s request, if condition #12 is removed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ROBERT VAN DEN BERG FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VAN DEN BERG ADDITION, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2.ALL REQUIRED SUBDIVISION/PARK INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT (.DWG FILE) AS REQUIRED BY