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on the street or in the surface lot to save money, and this would have a negative impact on the • neighborhood. Ms. Worthington replied that there had been discussion of making any parking fees a required part of the rent and that this would be followed up with the developer. Sherman has been informed that on-street parking is not available, and there is plenty of parking on site. In response to a question from Commissioner Lukermann, Ms. Worthington said that the units that are set aside as "affordable" are permanently designated (at least, for 30 years) and that monitoring this is a state responsibility, as the money to fund these units comes from the state. Commissioner Ryan commented that the six foot fence along the south perimeter recommended by the OPTED report seems to cut off access to Curtiss Field. He wondered what the neighbors on Idaho think of this fence. Ms. Worthington said that staff will meet with those residents to find out their preference on fencing options. The security concern is with having a "pass through" at the east and west ends of the south side of the property, allowing people who don't live there to congregate in the holding pond area. The fence is needed to control access to this landscaped area but not be a visual barrier. One option that has worked well elsewhere is an anodized aluminum fence that looks like wrought iron. Access to Curtiss Field will be the pedestrian walk along Snelling Avenue, which will be better than the existing service drive. Commission Heideman expressed concern about safety hazards that might be posed by the detention pond when it is filled. Ms. Worthington replied that the pond is meant to be an interceptor for storm water on the way to the Curtiss Field pond. There are flat roofs in the development that will hold some water, but on the whole the plan represents less impervious service than existing. The slope to the pond is very gradual. It will be dry most of the time. Under heaviest runoff (100 year storm), the pond should remain flooded only 8 hours. The • Curtiss field pond has not been well maintained and is not functioning well. It will be dredged and improved. The pond on the SE Corner site is not expected to be a safety hazard. This issue was raised early on and has been taken seriously by the City and the developer. There being no further questions or comments, the hearing was closed. CONSIDERATION OF THE P.U.D. DeLeo moved, Heideman seconded a motion to approve the P.U.D. In the following discussion, Commissioner Ryan asked if the final plat will come before the Commission. Ms. Worthington said no, there will be final plat that will go to the council; the preliminary plat has gone to the County. The question was called. Motion carried. The recommendation for approval of the P.U.D. will go to the Council. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Commissioner Heideman said that the Fully Developed Communities Group is on hold because of the uncertainties in the State budget. Further action will not come until the legislature adjourns. Part of the dilemma is how the inner suburbs should position themselves, with the inner cities or with the suburbs. Commissioner Lukermann asked about the trail through the Grove (The Old Trolley Trail) in reference to an article in the St. Anthony Park Bugle. Ms. Worthington said that the City has applied for a grant to improve the trail. The community will be fully involved when the time • comes to work on that plan. In response to another questions from Ms. Lukermann, Ms. Worthington affirmed that there is a plan to work with the St. Anthony Park neighborhood on 03_0326.doc Falcon Heights Planning Commission, March 26, 2003 Page 2 of 3