05-13-2004 Planning Comm. Agenda

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2004 Hidden Acres plat should have a direct access to Condit Street, and that cost should not be the reason for not pursuing that access. Kim Walstead, Yorkton Ridge, indicated that the neighborhood is concerned about the safety of their children, and agreed that the only place the children have to play is in the street. Walstead pointed out that the City's thoroughfare plan for the Fasciana property shows access to Condit Street. Walstead felt that developing the Fasciana property with a long cul-de-sac from Condit Street was the best solution and provided the most safety for the neighborhood children. Walstead noted that in addition to the 28 children living on Yorkton Ridge, there are another 10 children present during the week that are in day care. Walstead indicated that he learned that an average single-family house with a 2 or 3 car garage generates 10 trips per day. Walstead pointed out that an 11 house development would generate 110 trips per day, and these vehicles would be driving down Yorkton Ridge given it would be the path of least resistance if the Hidden Acres development is approved as proposed. Walstead stated that if the pond is constructed, he would like to see a liner installed to prevent seepage that could raise the water table in the area. Walstead noted that the homes on Yorkton Ridge will be lower than the homes in the new development. Don Gagne, Condit Street, pointed out the poor condition of Condit Street lying between Nadeau Road and Burke Lane. Gagne was concerned that the added traffic to the street will cause it to wear out faster, thus moving up the need to reconstruct the street. Gagne asked who would be responsible for paying for the road improvement. Gagne felt the best solution would be for the Hidden Acres development to have its own access to Condit Street. Gagne acknowledged the need to loop Yorkton Ridge and Burke Lane for safety reasons, but felt that Hidden Acres should have a direct connection to Condit as well. Gagne pointed out that the City will benefit the most from the Hidden Acres development in the form of increased property tax revenue. David Nydegger, Yorkton Ridge, suggested that the access easement for the Fasciana property to Condit Street may exist via prescriptive use, and suggested that Mr. Howe explore that possibility. Nydegger acknowledged Mr. Howe's comments about elimination of the Swale and retention of the trees so the south of the Yorkton development, and asked for a guarantee that the trees would remain. Nydegger noted that the trees 5-