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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 8, 2003 <br />Page 24 <br /> APPROVED MINUTES <br />James Munster, 109 Palomino Lane, stated he was told that nothing would be built <br />behind him but would be built along Sunset so he was under the impression that nothing <br />would be built behind his house. He stated he was told that by realtors and City staff. <br />Mr. Munster stated he remains concerned about the density with the townhomes and does <br />not think it fits the area since most people who moved in there did so to get away from <br />crowds, lights, noise, and traffic. He noted this was zoned for Low Density Residential <br />and as of last summer the plans only showed Low Density. <br />Mr. Blanton stated he purchased from Steve Kelly, a realtor, who had contact with Mr. <br />Uhde. He stated when he purchased his house they said a development would go in <br />behind him but not impact the trees. He stated the development was to go down Sunset <br />so they felt their view would be safe. <br />Mr. Blanton asked if the plans are “set in stone” or moving forward. Chair Schaps stated <br />he is not comfortable moving tonight si nce staff does not have the engineering <br />information for review from Mr. Uhde. <br />Mr. Corson asked Mr. Hunter about the trees that are not in conformance with the airstrip <br />safety zone. Mr. Hunter explained they keep the airport to the Minnesota regulations for <br />airport safety in terms of safety zones. He stated he has not measured where the oaks are <br />but does know where the 25 foot line is and that is not a very tall oak tree. He stated they <br />spoke to Mr. Uhde, the landowner, and have permission to do what is needed to remain in <br />conformance. <br />Mr. Corson asked if a house can be constructed in that area and the trees remain if they <br />are at the height requirement. Mr. Hunter stated if the trees are cut back to 7:1 now, in <br />five years it will not be at conformance any more and the property owner at that time will <br />probably not give permission. Since they ha ve permission from the property owner now, <br />they will remove the trees that do not comply. <br />Mr. Corson stated there may be a way to keep the more northerly stand of oak trees in <br />place. <br />Mr. Hyden asked if someone else could have bought the land, not cut down trees, and <br />shut down the airport. Mr. Hunter explained that should that occur, they would have to <br />change the configuration of the runway to maintain conformance. <br />Mr. Rafferty stated the trees exist now and have not been trimmed. Mr. Hunter stated <br />that is correct but they have trimmed trees on the Airpark property. He stated they have <br />never researched these trees before. <br />Mr. Rafferty stated he agrees the Airpark exists and that is what it is for but is <br />questioning why the trees have to be looked at now since they haven’t been looked at up <br />to this point. Mr. Hunter stated he is unprepared to say whether the trees are more or less <br />than 25 feet.