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• The map that was sent out with the notice is our best guess today as to a possible development Layout based on current zoning codes and the limited information we possess relative the site dimensions, wetland delineation, and utility issues. • More detailed studies are needed of the previously mentioned issues before a definite decision could be made on an exact thoroughfare layout. • Any future development will likely take a cooperative venture among a number of property owners to make a project feasible. • We are at the very beginning of these discussions. Adoption of any plan would require more study and the receipt of additional public input. At this point, the City Planner was called upon to review the zoning considerations that were used as the basis for creating the preliminary plan that was included with the meeting notice. The City Planner explained that the concept thoroughfare plan was used to help focus the discussion of how a proposed subdivision impacts the plan for the overall area. It is not being used to do a development. Rather, it helps illustrate how things fit together in order to protect the ability of other property owners to do the same. The City Planner emphasized the information used to create this sketch was extremely preliminary and is not likely to be totally accurate. He used an existing topographic map of the area and combined it with wetland information obtained from Ramsey /Washington Metro Watershed District. (Further delineation of the wetland would be necessary before a plan was to be finalized.) He then attempted to overlay existing property lines to achieve this concept. He explained that is the reason the lots are not perpendicular to the LaBore Road. The City Planner explained the concept plan attempted to avoid long, dead -end cul -de -sacs by providing connection points to existing streets. The connection to LaBore Road does not follow existing property line due to the need to achieve a 90- degree intersection for safety purposes. At this point, a number of questions were received from the audience. Q. What happened to the old plan to connect this area with Beam Avenue? The City Planner explained that a wetland area dissects the connection point rendering it unfeasible. Q. Why does the proposed street go through the backyard area and take so much property? The City Planner answered that without a street, development would not be possible. Q. Couldn 't Maple Leaf Court be extended further south to create another connection point? The City Planner stated this is not possible due to the existence of a wetland in this area. A member of the audience commented that wetland and topography information contained in the concept drawing don't fully correspond. Better information is needed to make a decision. The City Planner again acknowledged that his information was very preliminary and further refinements are needed. Q. Why conduct this meeting tf accurate information is not available? The City Administrator responded that our goal was to obtain input to help us decide if it worthwhile to gather the additional information that would be needed to make a decision. 23 103