05-13-2004 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 13, 2004 pleased with the Park & Rec Commission's recommendation for exploring the possibility of a connection to the trail system in the area. Duray agreed, and felt that Option 2 appeared to be an ideal solution. It eliminates the tratlic concerns of the Yorkton neighborhood and cleans up the intersection of Burke/Condit/Nadeau. Duray asked if the proposed pond would remain as part of the Hidden Acres project. The City Planner replied that it appears the pond will remain and that Hidden Acres would be developed with eleven lots. Wojcik stated that he supported Option 2 as well. David Miller, 2883 Condit Street, indicated that the Commission has not discussed Option 2 at length. Miller felt that the neighborhood needed to consider the impact of the 20 feet taking for additional Nadeau Road right- of-way. Miller pointed out that providing for a road connection to Condit Street via Nadeau Road would result in the loss of trees for the neighborhood, pointing out that the trees are large, established trees. Miller stated that he is in agreement that something needs to be done to address tratt`ic, but felt the best location for a road connection was bringing the road out along the northern boundary of this property. Miller also indicated that there is the question of who will pay for the road connection to Condit Street. Miller felt that the developer should pay for the acquisition of needed right-of--way and the road improvement, not the City. Miller noted the addition he is putting onto his house, and suggested that if the road is put in along his southern property line, the addition will not comply with the City's setback requirements. Knudsen pointed out that the survey submitted by Mr. Miller indicates that setback requirements would be met. Miller reported that the two property owners on the south of the Nadeau Road right-of--way were not notified of the hearings on the Hidden Acres plat. Miller felt that action on the preliminary plat should be tabled, and the developer should proceed to negotiate for the purchase ofright-of--way on the north side of his property so that the road connection can come in between 2883 and 2891 Condit Street. Nancy Walstead, Yorkton Ridge, indicated that she is really upset that there are two property owners in the area that have not been notified of hearings by the City and do not know what is going on. Walstead felt that the developer should be responsible for doing what needs to be done to develop the property and should pay the costs. Walstead indicated that she felt progress had been made in moving toward a direct access to -3-