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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 8, 2006 Sharon Sculley asked what the hardship would be to grant a variance for increased cut-de-sac length. The City Planner replied that the Subdivision Ordinance provides for longer than 500 foot cut-de-sacs when there is land that cannot be accessed any other way. Sharon Sculley asked about the need for mitigation and whether it would occur on this property or some other property in the County. The City Planner replied that mitigation could occur some other place within the Watershed, but noted that the preference is for the mitigation to occur within the same basin. Sharon Sculley asked about the wetland setback. The Planner replied that it is a 75 foot setback from the dwelling to the wetland. Sharon Sculley asked who would own the wetland. Johnson stated that he was not sure at this point. The Planner noted that the wetland could either be a parC of the lots being developed, or platted as an outlot. Dan Sculley, LaBore Road, asked for the location of holding ponds. He noted that the property is so wet that as soon as a holding ponds is dug, it will fill up with water. Sculley pointed out Che negative impacts that the development in Maplewood and along County Road D have had on the Sculley property. Sculley stated that water runs down hill and consequently into his property. Knudsen again noted that this review is concept in nature and ponding details are not yet known. Duray suggested that it may be possible that there will be fewer lots allowed once the wetland impacts are known. Greg Miranda noted that as development occurs in the area, the result is wetter property and less development potential for other property owners in the area. Knudsen pointed out that the City Engineer and the Watershed will be reviewing all grading and drainage plans if this concept progresses to ensure no negative impact to surrounding properties. Greg Meemken, 3006 LaBore Road, reported that when he purchased his home approximately 12 years ago, he was told that this property would never be developed. Since that time, he has lost a lot of property to water as a result of the Maplewood development. Carol Meemken pointed out that given the lack of information at this time, no one knows how this development will work or the impact on surrounding properties.