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Planning & Zoning Board September 27, 2005 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES mentions this for the Planning Commission’s general information. He commented on problems with the storm sewer versus gradient sewer, noting they may have to rise to Metropolitan Council levels, and it should be part of the review. He stated there is a limit to the amount of final sewer that St. Paul will take, and asked if he could have a copy of the growth management plan for the city. Chair Rafferty advised Mr. Ensland to cont act Staff to obtain a copy of the growth management plan. Mr. Ensland stated he looked at the preliminary drawings, noting he is a retired architect and has master planned medical facilities. He indicated his concern on the present site would be having high-density housing fronting on 20 th Avenue. He stated the adjoining properties are single-family, and the rear of the high-density area would be a barrier to the current homes. Chair Rafferty indicated that this is only a concept plan, and they have a way to go on planning. Mr. Ensland stated that as things progress he thinks the main concerns will be environmental, and maybe noise. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:25 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Smyser noted that the developer is here and would like to address the Board, but to address Mr. Ensland’s concerns, the connections with Hugo, Centerville and 20 th Avenue, and all roadways, are extremely important issues and was one of the main concerns Staff had in doing the AUAR. He indicated the interchange is intricately connected with CR14 improvements, and all of the roads need to be looked at together. He stated that once they get a development plan, how much of the development is built at a time will depend on the road plan. He indicated traffic issues are also part of that study. Mr. Smyser advised that the ground water levels and sanitary sewer depth needs are also something they are aware of, and Staff and the developer will be reviewing the plans. He stated that as to sewer capacity, Lino Lakes’ flow goes to the Pig’s Eye plant in St. Paul. He indicated they have conferred with the Metropolitan Council on capacity, and if they were not comfortable with the amount of sewer they would not have agreed to put in the second interceptor to service the eastern part of the city. Mr. Smyser stated that to address multi-family homes on 20 th Avenue, there is a multi- family development on 20 th Avenue in Centerville. He indicated the developer is aware that they do not want a bland wall for the neighboring homes to look at. He commented that he thinks they will be quite impressed with the structures. He stated that noise and air quality are always issues, but they did study them as part of the AUAR. He indicated that air quality is not a problem, but noise is something they will have to be aware of as they move forward.