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• Planning & Zoning Board March 9, 1994 dedication with trails indicated in the north west and south east corner. The Developer, Rick Carlson, has submitted a letter to staff indicating that he has purchased the 10 acre parcel of property to the west and plans to located a temporary cul de sac on that site to serve Pine Ridge II until the 10 acres is platted and provides access through to Ware Road. Staff has recommended approval of the preliminary plat with conditions outlined in the January 4, 1994 staff report. Mr. Pat Thompson, adjoining property owner, was present to voice concerns regarding the drainage entering the pond to the northwest of this site. He was advised by Mr. Brixius that the flow into that pond would be controlled and that the flood plain elevation would not be increased. He indicated, after discussion, that he was satisfied with the answers received. Mr. Robinson asked if there was an overflow for this pond. Mr. Carlson indicated that the overflow was into a storm sewer to the north of the site. Mr. Carlson also stated that when the property to the west is developed, additional drainage would most likely not be directed to this pond but kept on site in existing wetlands. Mr. Mesich asked about the length of the cul de sac and tree preservation. He was advised that the City's development agreement provides for tree preservation and that city standards dictate widths and dimensions of the cul de sac. Mr. Mesich then made a motion recommending approval of the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the staff report and was supported by Al Robinson. All voted aye. Motion carried. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Marshan Lake Townhomes: Mr. Kirk Corsan, representing Hokanson Development, was present to discuss a proposed townhome development off Lake Drive just south of the Shores of Marshan plat and north of Aqua Lane. The area is approximately 25 acres in size and Zoned R -4. Mr. Corsan explained that this zoning would allow up to 15 units per acre, however, their proposed townhome development calls for a density of approximately 7 units per acre. A total of 204 units is proposed. The submitted sketch plan indicated an extension of Stagecoach Trail south to Aqua Lane which would be constructed as a public street. Private street would be provided to serve back to back townhome units. The private street would be 32' wide and shared driveways would be provided. The individual units would range from 1,000 to 1,200 square feet in area. Similar units are available for preview in Coon Rapids, Blaine and Andover. Average price ranges is $90,000 and up. At this time, the units in Wenzel Farms are being sold as quickly as 2