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Planning & Zoning Board <br />December 8, 1999 <br />Page 9 <br />Mr. Smyser presented a map depicting the area under consideration and advised that the <br />City of Hugo has approved a planned unit development located on the east side of <br />Elmcrest Avenue. The project is called Wenzel Farm and includes single family and <br />townhome residences, retail, and office /warehouse development. He reviewed what is <br />being proposed including the realignment of a roadway. He advised that sanitary sewer <br />service will be available through the new Metropolitan Council interceptor scheduled for <br />2000. Mr. Smyser explained that Hugo cannot provide water at this time, though it does <br />intend to serve the project in the future. However, the development cannot proceed until <br />it hooks up to public water. <br />Mr. Smyser explained that Hugo has approved the project with the condition that the <br />developer gets water from Lino Lakes. This will require that the developer facilitate a <br />joint powers agreement between Hugo and Lino Lakes within 12 months of the August 9, <br />1999 approval date. <br />Mr. Smyser stated from a land use standpoint, considerations are Elmcrest Avenue and <br />supporting a commercial development that would co ete with Lino Lakes. The <br />developer then revised his request to ask Lino Lak ` "" . ovide water only to the southern <br />residential portion and vacate its half of Elmcre venu his avoids the problem of <br />supporting a competing commercial develop <br />Mr. Powell advised of the names of the d "ice ohn Peterson and Gene Arnt. He <br />noted they have revised their request n _ 1 moots with service being provided for <br />about one year. He stated staff has.. ` •` d determined Lino Lakes can provide <br />adequate water pressure and service - i' dditional area. He stated the City does <br />charge a 10% surcharge to se side of Lino Lakes so there are advantages for <br />Lino Lakes in such an arran - +ce it will produce revenue from selling water, the <br />increased water use would res y+ eater circulation of fresh water through the system, <br />including the water tower; and the intercity connection would serve as the first link in a <br />future emergency water source for Lino Lakes when Hugo completes its own water <br />system. <br />Mr. Powell stated the joint powers agreement would exclude service to the Hugo <br />commercial /industrial area. He noted the Metropolitan Council has indicated their <br />gravity interceptor will be installed next spring. He reviewed its intended alignment and <br />noted it would provide sewer service to these southerly properties but negotiations are <br />occurring regarding the metering locations. He stated that Elmcrest Avenue is a concern <br />since Lino Lakes wants to provide a north/south access. One concern is access to the <br />Construction Laborers Training Center so vacation of the roadway will have to be closely <br />reviewed. He noted the area where the City of Lino Lakes is purchasing ten acres to <br />accommodate wetland ponding. <br />Mr. Johnson asked if this will require additional buffering next to residential areas. Mr. <br />Powell stated they have already addressed the buffer issue and Lino Lakes would work <br />