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Little Canada Planning Commission January 24, 1979 Page Two This means potentially 10 -11 Lakeshore lots could be platted, instead of the fourteen (14) shown. The five (5) lots south of the roadway should be 20,000 square feet (approximately one -half acre). The present acreages would have to be reworked to conform to this. In total, the plat potentially could have 15 -16 lots, not the 19 shown. Shoreland Management Regulations govern the placement of structures in relation to the shoreline and roadways, and also govern the amount of impervious surfaces allowed on each tot. This includes structures, roadways and parking areas. The maximum amount of hard surfaced areas allowed is 30% of the lot area. 2. Access to the proposed development is an issue. Lindquist Road /Twin Lake Road presently is an 1,800' (.3 mile) deadend street. The proposed extension to this (Twin Lake Trail) is 1,700' (.3 mile). This creates an exceptionally long cul -de -sac street, and the proposed development will generate more traffic for the existing homeowners on Lindquist Road /Twin Lake Road. This circulation will generate problems when considering fire and emergency access. The 40' road easement across the Mitchell property should not be permitted. This should be platted as a 60' wide dedicated public roadway right -of -way, to conform with the intended 60' right -of -way for Twin Lake Trail. 3. All aspects of the Shoreland Management Regulations should be followed. Storm water retention basins are being proposed, which is good. It is a method to prevent erosion and trap sediment. These structures should be reviewed by the DNR in regard to future water quality for Twin Lake. It flows into Lake Vadnais and this is part of the St. Paul City Water Works. Much care must be utilized in vegetation removal and disturbance of the topography to retard surface runoff and soil erosion. OVA