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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2006 more usable land than others. He anticipated that the property could be used for sheds or recreational areas. Knudsen asked about drainage of the plat. Johnson reported that the City Engineer requested that his surveyors determine where drainage is flowing. A topographical survey was done and it was determined that drainage flows into the Sculley property and eventually into Kohlman Lake. Johnson reported that drainage would continue to flow this same direction. However, the Canadian Woods plat would not create any more wetland area for Mr. Sculley. The holding pond that would be constivcted would be adequate to handle a 100-year storm. Duray noted the City Planner's comments about creating a different design for the holding pond that would work better with the lay of the land rather than having a rectangular shape. Knudsen noted that a rectangular shape for the holding pond does not have a natural feel. Johnson indicated that Che rectangular shape makes LoCS 6 and 7 more usable, but agreed that the shape of the holding pond could be modified. Knudsen also suggested that natural landscaping be added around the pond. Johnson agreed Co make this change. Johnson pointed out Outlot A proposed on the Canadian Woods plat and indicated that he is planning construction of a Canadian Woods monument sign on Chat outlot. It would be his intention to dedicaCe this outlot to the City. The City Planner indicated that the City has regulations on residential monument signage. He also indicated that it is unlikely Chat the City would want OuClot A given the associated maintenance issues. Knudsen asked when the status of Outlot B will be known. Johnson hoped Co have some answers about Out1oC B within Che nexC couple of weeks. He indicated that if it does noC work to subdivide Out1oC B for sale to the adjacenC Maplewood property owners, he would extend Che lot lines for Lots 6 and 7 enlarging these lots to encompass the area of Outlot B. Socha asked how Outlot B is accessed. Johnson noted that even though there is a wetland delineation on and adjacenC to mosC of OutloC B, you can walk to the property. Duray asked what type of vegetation exists on Lots 4 through 7. Johnson estimated Chat there are abouC 20 trees on these lots, mosC of which are in the wetland area, therefore, will not be disturbed. Johnson stated that for the most part these lots are grassy, open space. Duray hoped that as many trees would be saved as possible. Johnson agreed. 3