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• MINUTES PLANNING COMA4ISSION MEETING~PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 1, 1982 The Planning Commission/Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Al Stefanson. Stefanson, Olson, Wallin, Blomberg, Nilsen, ~~ialdo, Bourquin, Labalestra PRESENT and Mead. Also present were Council Liaison Larson, Attorney Swanson, Engineer Lemberg and Planner Dale. None . Attorney Swanson informed those in attendance that the four items necessary for completion of the PUD request had been received (filing of the preliminary plat, drawing on a scale of 1" to 30", agreements and covenants governing use and a schedule of estimated progress). Attorney Swanson recommended that the Planning Commission proceed with the hearing. Harold Vaestin of Harold Westin and Associates, the engineering and architectural firm developing plans for the development, addressed the traffic d nd drainage problems. He stated that the drainage system planned will accomodate two 100 year storms two days apart and that the drainage from Tatum Street will run into the project holding ponds providing better drainage for the Tatum residences. The proposed density within the area to be developed would be 9.25 overall and that the traffic on Tatum and through Falcon ti;ioods would be the same as if the area was developed R-1 as most of the traffic would go to the south to Larpenteur. The developers would prefer to have access to Cleveland if the land can be obtained from the University. He explained that the estimated price of the units would be X100,000 and up and that the citizens concern that the units would be purchased and rented to students would be very unlikely at that price. He also stated that many changes have been made in -the plans to reduce the impact on the neighborhood. Planner Carl Dale approved of the changes presented in the new plans, such as single family homes along the area abutting Falcon Woods, substituting condos for townhouses in the southeastern area, and adding more open space and ponding. Mr. Dale stated the present R-1 and B-lA zoning would alloy a more dense project than the one being considered, whereas the PUD would allow City control. Mr. Dale presented recommended changes in the condominium by-laws and declar- ation provided by the developer and a suggested "Planned Unit De- velopment Permit". He would prefer the road to Cleveland but did not feel the other routes would be a detriment to the community. ABSEPdT HAROLD Vi!ESTIN CARL DALE CITY PLANNER Engineer Lemberg read his comments after reviewing the most recent BRAD LEMBFRG plans and stated he felt the plan appears feasible and would provide CITY ENGINEER a well-planned addition to Falcon Heights. He stated the storm water ponding system will require additional design of more facilities before