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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2006 Rheaume encouraged the developer to work with the Watershed District as this development progresses along. McGraw agreed that the revised concept is a much better design, and noted that the developer is not asking for anything outside the City's standards. McGraw stated that he understood the concern about water, but questioned the availability of recourse once the project is constructed and should the drainage not work. McGraw stated that it is up to homeowners to protect their land, and also encouraged the homeowners to work with the City and the Watershed District on the drainage issues. McGraw also encouraged the developer to work with the neighboring property owners. McGraw stated that if lengthening the cul-de-sac allows for the minimum 75 foot front yard setback to be met at the 30 foot setback line, he may support such a variance. McGraw stated that at this point, however, he does not know enough to say definitely whether he would support a variance or not. The City Planner indicated that in reviewing concept plans, the commission can pass the concept on to the Council with comments, or recommend approval of the concept subject to conditions. He noted that the City does not have a formal process for concept approvals. Barraclough stated that he had no problem with the concept, provided that the issues that are being discussed this evening are addressed. Barraclough suggested that the concept be passed on with comments. McGraw agreed. Duray asked the Planner about his comment for connections to adjacent properties. The Planner stated thaC he would ask thaC the developer look at some options to provide for connections to the adjacent properties. He indicated that both he and the City Engineer would work with the developer to explore these options. Soby stated that he was willing to explore connection options. His concern, however, was that available options may change what he is able to do with this property. The Planner indicated that the City's practice has been to consider the long-term plan for an entire area to the extent possible. Rheaume expressed concern that if access to the west and east is provided in this plat, that the future buyers be informed of these access points. The City Planner indicated that measures can be taken to ensure that buyers are informed of future road extensions.