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Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2014 Page 2 There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:32 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) 6. ACTION ITEMS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Rezone and Preliminary Plat for a three -lot residential subdivision to be called Talan Ridge located at 260 Linda Avenue Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Larsen reviewed the items discussed at the last meeting. Staff pointed out the difficulty of balancing the desires of the neighborhood with the rights of the property owner. Jason Wedel, City Engineer, addressed some of the concerns of the neighborhood regarding stormwater management and drainage issues. Mr. Wedel stated that soil borings done by the developer show that groundwater levels meet requirements. Staff has discussed the drainage issues on Linda Avenue and Laurene Avenue and the city plans to make improvements to that area in 2014. Grading work will be done in the right of way along the ditch line of Laurene Avenue and the city will work with property owners. Staff will study the area to determine what the final improvements will be. Staff noted that the proposed ponding exceeds the city's standards. Mr. Wedel explained the infiltration process. Ms. Larsen noted that the developer will need to delineate the existing wetland in order to develop the third lot, which would not occur until the spring. Staff specified that the board will take action on the Rezone and Preliminary Plat only. The Final Plats will be reviewed at future meetings. Staff recommended approval of the Rezone and Preliminary Plat. Staff noted that the developer plans to make improvements to the existing house on Lot 2. Applicant Pat Judge, 3128 Priest Lane, Mound, MN, was present for questions. Mr. Mattke, surveyor, was also present for questions. The applicant and surveyor understand the recommendations of staff and that there is a chance that this project may result in only two lots. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 6:54 p.m. Lara Verrecchio, 250 Linda Avenue, distributed a photo from March 10, 2014 showing standing water at the corner of Linda Avenue and Laurene Avenue. Ms. Verrecchio asked if the city's water management project for this area would include the culvert issue at 260 Laurene Avenue. She also wondered if the newly proposed houses would be DRAFT MINUTES