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Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2014 Page 4 David Berg, 283 Linda Avenue, spoke on behalf of property owner Anthony Czeck. Mr. Berg agreed with all of the previous comments and does not understand how this will work. He said that flooding is terrible and needs to be addressed. He feels that this area must be left alone. The board addressed the resident concerns: Mr. Wedel stated that the city project proposed for this year would include revisiting the ditch system that runs along Linda Avenue and Laurene Avenue. He explained that the area would be surveyed to determine issues with the culvert and address what improvements need to be made. Chair Tralle addressed that this area includes a variety of lot sizes, noting that all three of the proposed lots will be larger than existing lots across the street. He suggested that the residents look at the map of the area on the Anoka County website to view the inconsistency of lot sizes. Chair Tralle pointed out that the existing houses vary in design and age, and that people have a right to choose what they build on their property. If a house meets code requirements, then it can be built. Mr. Wedel addressed how the water will flow from the proposed pond. The pond is designed to handle a 100 year flood. Developers have to meet requirements for runoff and what is proposed will not exceed the existing runoff. The site will be inspected by the city for conformance with design. Chair Tralle explained that residents can attend the City Council Meeting for this item to state their case. He reminded the audience that the P&Z board is an advisory board to the council, and that the board members are also city residents whose role is to look out for the best interest of the city. Mr. Tralle stated that the city must allow a property owner to utilize their land as allowed by regulations. Judy Brunner reiterated her concern for the distance between the proposed houses. She pointed out that the property owner purchased a rural lot and she does not think that rezoning the property to residential is in the best interest of the neighborhood for many reasons. Staff displayed a proposed footprint for the houses. Staff pointed out that the adjacent parcel to the west was rezoned to single family residential in order for the property to be subdivided. Staff reminded the board that the proposed zoning is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and meets performance standards, giving the property owner the right to rezone. Staff noted the location of existing utilities and stated that the proposed lots will be required to hook up to city sewer and water. DRAFT MINUTES