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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2003 Page 20 Chair Schaps stated it appears there are still some open issues that need to be addressed. He invited residents to make comment. David Hunter, 263 Palomino, stated he represents the Airpark Association. He stated the issues that need to be addressed are that they do not want Carl Street to go through and can live with an emergency access. He stated they definitely prefer the proposed intersection style as being presented ( "T" intersection) which will provide more traffic calming than a four -way stop. Mr. Hunter stated Lot 9 was discussed before and there was a question about compatibility. He noted that Lots 5, 6, and 7 have a back yard that faces some outbuildings. He stated the Airpark Association believes nothing provides a better buffer than a house with an outbuilding in between non - Airpark lots. He noted the line that represents a 25 -foot height limitation and explained the need to maintain a 7:1 slope within the safety zone. Any trees taller than 25 feet within that primary surface will be removed to maintain a safety zone. He explained that Mr. Uhde expressed interest to 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" next 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 DRAFT MINUTES • • •