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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 2005 outlot, therefore the island would be part of the right -of -way. However, homeowners documents could be drafted that would give the maintenance responsibility for the island area as well as the property along the railroad tracks to the homeowners association. Barraclough indicated that he liked the concept before the Commission this evening and felt it was a vast improvement from the R -2 concept presented a year ago. He felt the layout make sense given the proximity of the railroad tracks. Fritz Bredenbeck, County Road C, indicated that his property is adjacent to this proposal and asked the impact on grade changes and ponding on his property. Freeman indicated that grading and ponding will not negatively impact adjacent properties. He pointed out that the R -1 development as proposed works with the existing topography of the property and minimal grading will need to be done. He also indicated that the development was designed in order to save virtually all the trees on the site. Duray asked the value of the homes that would be constructed on this site. Freeman indicated that the developer may sell the lots to a builder, and he was not sure as to the value of homes that would be built. Knudsen indicated that he supports the concept proposed and felt the development would be an asset to the City. Duray agrees and felt the proposal fits the property well. Duray asked the Planner for his reaction to the cul -de -sac as proposed. The City Planner indicated that Little Canada has no cul -de -sacs with planted islands (Note: there is one on Dianne Lane). He indicated, however, that other communities in which he works has such islands and they are attractive and work well. The Planner indicated that the Public Works Department should comment on the proposed design. Freeman also pointed out that the cul -de -sac island is helpful to Public Works as a place for snow storage during the winter months. Wojcik reported that the supported the concept proposed, but noted that he has enjoyed looking at the vacant green area over the past few years. Socha supported the concept, but indicated that the grading of the site should not impact surrounding properties. The Planner noted that this is a concept review at this point. If the project moved to the platting stage, the City Engineer will review detailed grading and drainage plans for the site. 8