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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2003 Page 20 APPROVED MINUTES keep some oak trees in that tree stand north of Lot 9 which would provide an additional buffer between Lots 6, 7, and 8 and the Airpark area. With regard to incompatibility between Airpark and non-Airpark lots, Mr. Hunter stated Mr. Uhde is willing to convert Lots 1, 2, and 3 into Airpark lots. Chair Schaps asked if the pond presents some problems. Mr. Hunter stated that it does so they will allow the pond to be shifted towards the south (towards their property) to allow level land. He noted that the pond does not impact their safety zone. Nikki Schneider, 152 Palomino, stated she serves on the Lino Lakes Environmental Board. She noted that if Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9 are made into Airpark lots, then it makes 18 more Airpark lots going in behind a neighborhood, which is extremely concerning to her as a resident in the area due to noise and air pollution. She advised that the Environmental Board feels strongly that the oak savanna needs to remain intact and that resource needs to be kept in mind as Lino Lakes continues to develop. She noted that several lots are right in the oak savannah and if those trees are removed then the neighborhood that backs up to it will have a view into the Airpark. Mr. Kirmis stated the conversion of Lots 1, 2, and 3 would solve some of the problems. He asked if a solution is to convert Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 and eliminate Lot 9 which would eliminate the compatibility issue. Mr. Hunter stated that Lots 5-8 would still have open access to the runway area and a house and building would help restrict access. He stated they are just trying to create a buffer, restrict access, and keep “friendlies” ne xt to the runway. Mr. Hunter stated there is a lot of dense scrub brush along the south side of the Airpark but people gain access over the pipeline and from the west. He stated that he has seen kids on bicycles try to cut across the runway and he has gone out and explained to them that this is private property and it is an active runway. Mr. Hyden noted the residents are not at home all of the time so there is nothing to stop them from crossing all of the runways. Mr. Hunter stated he doesn’t usually catch the same kids twice. Chair Schaps asked if the area is posted with signs. Mr. Hunter stated there are some signs. Chair Schaps stated the taxiway may be the problem and asked if there is a way to hook the pond around and keep the trees. Mr. Hunter indicated there is not. Kyle Kruger, 345 Carl Street, stated they just purchased their house and while working on the plans and septic were told that nothing was happening on this property for the next ten years. Chair Schaps stated public hearings have been held on this project for a while now.