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3 <br />• November 3, 2014: Council Work Session <br />o Review of land use application for Concept Plan <br />o Summary of advisory board meetings and comments <br />• May 13, 2015: Planning & Zoning Board Meeting <br />o Presentation by Rick Packer, Mattamy Homes <br />o Review of architectural designs, development process and schedule <br />• June 10, 2015: Planning & Zoning Board Meeting <br />o General discussion regarding <br /> Commercial development component <br /> Lot widths and sizes <br /> Public values <br />• July 6, 2015: Council Work Session <br />o General discussion regarding <br /> Commercial development component <br /> Lot widths and sizes <br /> Public values <br />• March 23, 2016: Joint Board Meeting <br />o General overview of project <br /> <br />Existing Site Conditions <br /> <br />The 372 acre site is bordered by I-35E on the east and CSAH 54/20th Avenue N. on the <br />west. It is approximately 1 mile in length and ½ mile in width and consists of <br />predominately soybean and corn cropland with scattered farmed and partially-drained <br />wetlands. A small tree inventory is located in the northwest corner of the site and around <br />the perimeters. The site is relatively flat with elevations ranging from 900-920 feet. <br />Agricultural drain tile is scattered throughout the site and a 66 foot wide pipeline <br />easement bisects the northeast quadrant. The soils are clay and are classified as B/D that <br />signifies the soils are drained, and have little infiltration. <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br />As reviewed and discussed during the concept plan review, Watermark is consistent with <br />the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan in regards to resource management, land <br />use, housing, transportation and utilities. <br /> <br />Resource Management System Plan <br /> <br />The Resource Management System Plan provides the conservation design framework for <br />the Comprehensive Plan and sustainable decisions regarding growth and development. It <br />provides a unified system approach to natural resource management and natural resource <br />based amenities. <br /> <br />Goals of the Resource Management System Plan include: <br /> <br />• Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation