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295 Page 2 P & Z, May 29, 1979 The revisions included_ putting in a lift station, and building a 4" line starting from one of the lift stations and going north. Lexington Park -Lakeview would feed into those same pumps although the lines would be much smaller. At the present time, the determining factor on lot sizes in this area is actually the availability of the sanitary sewer lines. It is a controlled growth situation. (approximately one acre lots.) Mr. Gotwald explained the seasonal water table problem in Lino Lakes and the problems with septic systems. The Public Health Service feels confident that if septic systems are put in (and maintained) according to their regulations, that they will work just as effectively as the city sewer. Mr. Gotwald indicated that although this comprehensive sewer plan is forcast basically for 5 years, the Metro guide policy will be reviewed this year and they may have a shift in whatever they are actually scheduling for this area as far as growth pattern. There is a possibility fo getting state aid or a state grant for this area, but it hinges on approval of our sewer system. What is really necessary is getting a main or trunk line out to serve the area. Mr. Shearen inquired as to possibilities of getting an extension fran Ramsey County; Mr. Gotwald indicated there was no capacity for this. Mr. Gotwald suggested that if the Commission was in agreement with the sewer re- vision, that it was a reasonable approach and was an attempt to satisfy Metro Council, then he could prepare an actual map and, with the Planner, go and talk to the Metro staff to get sane feedback as to whether it would be approved or not. Mr. Reinert moved that the Commission have the City Engineer proceed by whatever means necessary to get in proper documentation, and to get it to the Metro Council to get sane kind of feeling as to whether they will accept this or not; also to recommend to the Mayor that he consult with the people in the Minnesota Correctional Facility as to their documentation. It was felt that Mt. Gotwald could also handle the situation with the Minnesota Correctional Facility. Mr. Doocey seconded the motion. Along with this motion is the request for documentation for the commercial and two residential areas as well. All were in favor. Motion declared passed. This does not go on to the City Council but directly fran the Planning and Zoning Commission to the Metro Council. Mr. Gourley brought up the situation with the interceptor going up along Highway 49 in the area which is zoned commercial. He suggested the Commission look at ordinance changes to protect that carmercial area so that it doesn't develop residential. At present the ordinance states that commercial zoning permits lesser use as well. Mayor Yarth suggested the commercial area be broadened in a few areas. It is presently a 300-foot strip along the highway. It-. Reinert felt that the Corrmissionneeded to look at the overall picture and not just this area. It.. Gourley will ask the Planner to address himself to this problem on commercial zoning in the village generally, and specifically for this area.