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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2006 Sculley asked about security fencing around the pond noting the danger the pond may pose to children. Sculley also stated that he did not want any additional run-off onto his property. The City Planner stated that drainage ponds are typically not fenced. He noted that these pond are designed with gradual slopes that flatten out at the water level. This sloping design allows people to get out of the pond without being submerged into deep water. The Planner indicated that it is felt that fenced ponds are not as safe given the enclosure aspect. The Planner noted that there are thousands of these ponds in existence, and the gradual slope design has been figured out to ensure maximum safety. Miranda felt Chat the water table was very high in this area and that as soon as the pond is dug, it will be full of water. Johnson reported that he has had soil borings done and the boring done at the center of the pond site was dry. Miranda did not agreed that this was possible. Duray asked whose responsibility it will be to maintain this pond. The City Planner indicated that there will be a drainage and utility easement over the pond, and it will be the City's responsibility to maintain it. John Lahti, Windrow Drive, asked the lot sizes. Johnson noted that the lots will range from 3/a of an acre to 3 acres. If Lots 6 and 7 are enlarged to encompass Outlot B, those lots will be 3 and 4 acres in size. Duray asked about the retaining wall. Johnson indicated that the retaining wall will be 200 feet in length and will start at about 2 feet and work up to 4 feet in height at its highest point. Johnson indicated Chat fill will be brought in, but noted thaC the homes will be walk-outs. Duray asked if the fill is needed for the road itself. The City Planner indicated that the road will be cut into the property. Johnson noted that the road will be cut down below the grade of the Miranda property resulting in less fill being needed. Duray felt that adjacenC property owners should be more comfortable with the fact that the City will be responsible for the holding pond. Duray also felt it was important to get a resolution on the issue of ownership of Outlot B. Johnson stated that this issue will be resolved. Either it will be sold to adjacent Maplewood property owners, or it will be incorporated into Lots 6 and 7. The City Planner pointed ouC that another option is that the City take this land as a park dedication. The Planner noted that the Parks Commission has had some preliminary discussions about a trail through this area. 5