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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 11, 1999 Chuck Plow, the engineer for Pratt Development, indicated that there would be as little disturbance of trees as possible. Plow indicated that the area where there would be no disturbance extends well beyond the 37 -1/2 feet zone. Pratt indicated that the grading plan reflects how they will develop the property. However, in the future after homes are sold and people use their property, he would not be able to control what property owners do with their land. A property owner indicated that there is a large section of cottonwood trees near the lake and asked if they were within the 37 -1/2 feet that must be preserved. Plow showed the DNR designated tree line and Pratt felt the cottonwoods were within that line. Again, Pratt indicated that he had no desire to take one more tree how than he has to pointing out his retention of trees in the John Mitchell Preserve plat. Keis pointed out the Planner's comments about filling Lots 10, 11, and 12. Pratt indicated that he would comply with the recommendations of the City Planner. Keis also pointed out the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance which must be complied with. Mr. Barraclough recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat for the Twin Lake Pines Addition as well as approval of a Variance for a cul -de- sac which exceeds the maximum length allowed by Code, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as well as the City Engineer. Motion seconded by Carson. Motion carried 7 — 0. PALMEN George LeTendre, representing Ron Palmen, appeared before Commission OVERLOOK asking for a concept review of the development of the Palmen property ADDITION located along McMenemy Road. LaTendre pointed out that the property consists of 29 acres, and Palmen's are proposing to develop a long cul -de- sacs with single- family lots on one side of the street. Keis indicated that there did not appear to be much alternative other than to develop the property with a long cul -de -sac. Keis asked the feeling of the Fire Department with regard to the length of the cul -de -sac from a fire- fighting standpoint. Keis suggested the cul -de -sac would have to be large enough to turn a fire truck around in. Keis noted that Palmen's have asked Page 18