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Planning Commission Minutes June 12, 2001 Page 2 be accepted if, for some reason, the County decides not to allow expansion of the pond, as shown in the original plat. Mr. Horst requested that if the revised plat was necessary, he be allowed to add one additional lot by shifting the road over and extending the cul-de-sac slightly. Commissioner Ropp asked where sidewalks would be located. Mr. Harlicker stated that sidewalks are proposed on the south side of Street E and on Street G. Chair Pederson stated that he suggested previously that sidewalks be added on Street A and Street B. The Commissioners expressed their support for adding sidewalks on these streets. Commissioner Mesich asked what would happen if the rezoning for Oudot C was denied. Mr. Horst stated that Outlot C would then be developed with single family homes. He explained that because of the soil conditions, they will mine material in the northeast coruer of the site which will be used to raise some of the elevations in plat. The pond which will be created from the mining will store storm water, thereby increasing the on-site storage capacity. He noted that the townhomes are proposed to be built around this pond area.~ Raising the elevations for the single family site will allow some variety in housing styles including walk-outs, split entries, and split entry walk-outs. Efthe townhome rezoning is not allowing, the grading of the site will change. Commissioner Mesich asked if a grading plan was available. Mr. Graser stated that a grading plan has been submitted to the city. Commissioner Mesich asked if hills will be built for individual lots. Mr. Graser stated that the elevations of general areas in the site will be raised to get above the sub-surface water elevation. He stated that the grading will be gradual in order to meet the city's grade requirements for streets and drainage. Mr. Graser eXplained the areas on the plat for split entry walk-outs, full basement walk-outs, and flat lots. Chair Pederson asked if the elevations needed to raised in order to build basements. Mr. Graser stated that without raising the elevations, the plat would consist of 99 split entry houses and he did not feel this was a sound marketing practice. Chair Pederson asked if the park was in a wetland. Mr. Graser stated that there is a very small wetland in the southwest portion of the plat that has been delineated. Ms. McPherson noted that the wetland is only .03 acres. Chair Pederson asked if Mr. Graser has considered providing amenities for the park. Mr. Graser stated that he has not. Chair Pederson stated that he did not support a longer cul-de-sac. He questioned the setbacks for the plat. Ms. McPherson stated that the setbacks are 10 feet- front, 5 feet - side and 30 feet - rear. Commissioner Franz questioned the zoning of the property. Ms. McPherson stated that it is zoned Rle. Commissioner Baker asked if the City Engineer had concerns regarding the plat. Ms. McPherson referred to the City Engineer's memo which indicates he has had discussions with the Assistant County Attorney, along with Mr. Graser, regarding the County's pond. The Assistant County Attorney has asked that the proposed expansion of the pond be verified with the County Ditch Inspector for his approval. Commissioner Mesich asked if berming would be feasible to screen the adjacent county road. Ms. McPherson stated that the applicant plans to install a combination of trees and six foot high privacy fences along County Road 12. Ms. McPherson stated that berming would be difficult, since the county road is a rural section in this area. This means there will be a ditch, rather than storm sewer. Mr. Graser stated that there will be catch basins along the