07-10-2003 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 2003 abutting the cul-de-sac, so obviously the jogged line for Lot 4 is the rear property line. A 30-foot setback must be maintained from the rear property line. Carlson indicated that the plat assumes that this line is a side lot line, and that he would debate whether this was actually the rear lot line for Lot 4. Keis pointed out that rear lot lines are defined by code, and this was not an item for debate. Barraclough pointed out that the house could be turned in order to meet the 30-foot setback requirement. With regard to Lot 2, Barraclough pointed out that the house could be pushed back into the lot if there was a problem meeting setbacks with less than 75 feet in width in the area of the building pad. Carlson agreed, pointed out that the impact would be a longer driveway for the house. Keis asked about storm water drainage for this plat. The Engineer indicated that the developers will need to provide a storm water pond that will either flow into Twin Lake or into the 694 right-of--way. He reported that the City has been considering the reconstruction of streets in the Twin Lake area including the installation of water main. Part of this improvement includes the determination of an outlet for storm water. One option being explored is the routing of storm water to 694. MN DOT has not yet indicated whether this is possible, and they are considering it as part of their design of the Unweave the Weave project. Jim Leibel, Twin Lake Blvd., appeared before the Commission indicating that he owns the property immediately west of the proposed plat. Leibel noted previous discussion of the future development potential of his property, and questioned whether his property would be subject to Shoreland Ordinance regulations. The City Planner indicated that the Shoreland Ordinance extends to properties within 1,000 feet of a shoreline. Properties within this distance need to be a minimum of 15,000 square feet in size if they do not abut the shoreline, and 20,000 square feet in size if they do abut. Leibel estimated that his property was over 1,000 feet from the Twin Lake shoreline. Leibel indicated that as part of the Hamel Estates plat, he would like an easement provided that would give him access to the new cul-de-sac. Leibel pointed out that he has a very steep driveway, and such an easement would provide him access to the rear of his property if he ever needed to get a large piece of equipment into his property. Leibel reported that Kris Krengle had contacted him to determine if he was interested in developing the rear yard of his property. Krengle informed him that he would have to pay $60,000 to develop a lot from his -5-