07-10-2003 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 2003 The City Planner indicated that it appears the proposed plat meets the standards of the Shoreland Ordinance as relates to addressing the ordinary high water mark. The Planner indicated that the shoreland line is the most pertinent for purposes of platting property. Hartigan pointed out that several of the lots are not buildable in their present form and only become buildable through filling and the addition of 10-foot high retaining walls. Hartigan expressed concern that the city would approve a plat with unbuildable lots. Glen Hageman indicated that the retaining walls were a surprise to him, and he felt that other people in the area may wish to comment on the walls. Hageman indicated that it may be possible to make any property buildable if you fill it enough and add retaining walls, but he suggested that the Commission consider the sensible use of this property. Hageman pointed out that if the plat is approved, it will be up to every individual lot buyer to make the property buildable through the addition of fill and a retaining wall. Hageman felt that this situation left too many "ifs" and was not a wise plan. McDonnell indicated that every lot proposed is buildable. There are no "ifs" and each lot is guaranteed to work. The seller of the property will guarantee to the buyer that each lot is buildable. Barbara Allan pointed out that as part of the preliminary plat approval, the City Council requested that Preserve Trail be located down the center of the lot. She noted that the developers have pushed Preserve Trail to the west edge of the lot and she asked why. McDonnell replied that this is the layout that the developer of the property likes. Allan pointed out that placing Preserve Trail down the center of the lot would lessen the impact that the street will have on the Arcand property. McDonnell indicated that they talked to Steve Brausen about redeveloping, and he did not want Preserve Trail next to his house. McDonnell indicated that Preserve Trail was placed at the western edge of the lot, close to the Arcand property, and this layout complies with the City's Code. Allan asked what would be the difference of running Preserve Trail down the middle of the lot, noting the lessened impact on the Arcand property. Allan also asked the price range that is planned for the homes to be developed. Von Reidel estimated the value of the homes in the $600,000 -10-