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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2020 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Kelsey Gelhar, WSB City Engineer, presented the staff report. The applicant, Leslie Schuhbauer, is proposing to build a home at 7020 West Shadow Lake Drive. A conditional use permit is required for building within the floodplain using alternative elevation methods. The parcel is approximately 0.31 acres. Board Comments Mr. Laden asked if the crawl space is intended to flood, if the vents open automatically and if storage is allowed. Ms. Peacock asked if construction on stilts or fill is more aesthetic. Mr. Root asked what the crawl space floor elevation was and if plantings are allowed near vents. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:17 P.M. Public Comments Leslie Schuhbauer, 1558 Simpson Street, St. Paul, MN 55108, introduce herself to the Board. She had no other comments. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:18 P.M. Motion was supported by Ms. Peacock. Motion carried 3-0. Staff Comments 1. Ms. Gelhar noted the crawl space is intended to flood, the vents open automatically and storage is allowed. Habitable space is not allowed. 2. The low floor elevation is 885 and the vents are at approximately 887. Pumps would be used to pump out water if necessary. 3. Landscape plantings should not be located near vents. Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to approve the 7020 West Shadow Lake Drive conditional use permit. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 3-0. C. Concept Plan Review for 87 Lilac Street Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Bonfe Builders, submitted a land use application for Concept Plan Review. The proposed development is a 4 lot residential subdivision of a 1.62 acre parcel located at 87 Lilac Street. The property owners are Lyndal and Sally Nelson.