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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 14, 2012 Duray noted that there is an existing shed on one of the proposed lots. Brown noted the Planner's comments relative to the shed which indicated that the shed will have to be removed at the time the plat is recorded. The shed would only be allowed to remain if a building permit was immediately applied for for that particular lot. Knudsen indicated that that was correct as the City cannot have an accessory building on a lot without a primary building. The Planner concurred, Knudsen asked about the City Engineer's drainage recommendations. Brown noted that the City Engineer is recommending a rain water garden between Lots 1 and 2 along Yorkton Ridge. A rain water garden is also recommended within the existing easement on Condit Street at the southeast corner of the lot. Brown anticipated that whoever constructs the homes on the new lots would be required to install the rainwater garden as part of the building permit process. Knudsen asked if there were any concern with the City Planner's and City Engineer's recommendations. Brown replied that there were not, but wanted to clarify that the City's ordinance allows for removal of trees up to 30% of the lot coverage. Anything beyond that amount would have to be replaced. The City Planner indicated that up to 30% tree removal is allowed in order to accommodate a house and driveway. Beyond that tree replacement requirements come into play. The Planner noted, however, that trees less than 6 -inch caliper and nuisance species can be reproved without triggering tree replacement requirements. Fischer reported that he looked on the County's web site as well as an Edina Realty sales brochure for this property, and there seems to be some discrepancy in the amount of frontage that this property has on Yorkton Ridge. Brown reported that the property was surveyed thus verifying the footage that is reflected in the proposed plat. The City Planner indicated that realtor information is not always accurate. Duray noted the Planner's recommendation relative to a Development Agreement. Brown noted that the plat creates two new lots for a total of three single- family lots. There is no infrastructure development required. Brown indicated that while there is no objection to entering into a Development Agreement, she was not sure what it would address. The City Planner noted that his recommendation is that the need for the Development Agreement would be at the discretion of the City Administrator. Brown stated that they were agreeable. David Nydegger, Yorkton Ridge, reported that his house is adjacent to the proposed Lot 1. Nydegger stated that he was in support of the proposal and welcomed the cleaning up of the property. I-Ie indicated that most of the trees on proposed Lot 1 are scrub trees or dead and did not think there - 2 - 12