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Date: June 20, 2006 To: Mayor and Council Members From: Barbara Allan Re: June 28, 2006 Council Agenda Dear Mayor and fellow Council Members: Regretfully I will not be able to attend the June 28, 2006 Council Meeting. There are however 2 issues on the Agenda that I wish to comment on: 1. Concept Subdivision/LaBore Road/ Pat Johnson I did not feel that I could vote to approve this concept plan after reviewing the Planning Commission meeting for the following reasons: a. I was very confused at the end of the concept presentation and did not feel that the concept plan was well thought out. The discussion involved land in Little Canada and Maplewood with a variety of lot splits /trades /eliminations /combinations /and park space that in my estimation seemed questionable in meeting our subdivision code requirements. b. It was clear to me that the applicant did not have a good grasp on the watershed problems in this area and at this time could not address those problems adequately. I do think that Mr. Johnson could benefit from some professional advice, perhaps from an engineer with a watershed background, and one that is familiar with our subdivision ordinances. The neighborhood seemed very concerned about this plan as well so I think it would be nice to see a concept plan at the Council level that addresses the above concerns. 2. PUD Permit & CUP / All American Recreation / Motor Vehicle Sales /Jerry Schultz I thought that the Planning Commission did a commendable job with their recommendations. My concern is in regard to the 500cc's. I believe that Mr. Schultz started by asking for 200 cc's and then requested up to 500 cc's if the motor vehicle sales flourish. Planning Commissioner Rheaume stated that 500 cc's can be driven on the highway and go up to 75 miles per hour. I share some of the same concerns of Planning Commissioner Duray . One would assume that if there is no service center and no test driving of vehicles we would be free from any motorcycle /ATV traffic at this location. However, if the applicant is planning to sell accessory items we may see motorcycle traffic, and if that is the case, I think 500cc's might be a distraction to our long term plans for that area. If you choose to approve the PUD /CUP I would suggest that we limit the applicant to 250 cc's at this time and do an assessment 6 months or 1 year from now.