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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 2002 Roycraft asked if the pipe would be shut down during construction. McDonald replied that it would remain active. McDonald also noted that the developer has the ability to move the road location near McMenemy Road north more, thus bringing the road pavement further away from the pipelines. Keis asked if the easement extended roughly about 50 feet on either side of the pipeline. Liz Babcock, Williams Pipeline, reported that historically Williams has blanket easements through pipeline areas. As parcels where sold in this area, Williams obtained parcel- specific easements and condensed easement widths. As a result, there are varying easement widths in the area, some being 80 feet in width, others 100 feet, and the blanket easement still exits on some parcels. Babcock reported that Williams will not permit anything that will hinder their operation or maintenance of the pipeline. They review all proposals on a case -by -case basis. McDonald indicated that they have just recently submitted a full set of plans to Williams Pipeline, and Williams has a 90 -day review window. Knudsen asked if the developer can refuse to comply with the recommendations made by Williams Pipeline. McDonald replied that the developer does not have that option. McDonald indicated that they are seeking Preliminary Plat approval at this time, contingent upon a number of factors, one being compliance with the recommendations made by Williams Pipeline as noted in the City Planner's report (recommendation 81). McDonald went on to comment on the other items listed by the City Planner in his report. He noted that Lot 13, Block I has been enlarged to meet Shoreland regulations (recommendation #2). He also noted that enlarging this lot allows enough room for a house pad without interfering with the MN DOT easement that runs through the lot. The City Planner indicated that if a house can be constructed on this lot without interfering with MN DOT's ability to service and repair drainage pipes, then his concerns would be addressed. McDonald indicated that in constructing a house on Lot 13, they would stay out of MN DOT's easement at all times. Keis suggested that the City Engineer would have to review Lot 13 and determine if it is possible to develop a house on this lot without impacting the easement. McDonald indicated that they are agreeable to recommendations #3 and #4. With regard to recommendation #5 — alteration of building pad locations to meet the 30-foot front yard setback -- McDonald indicated that 5