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Planning and Zoning Board June 8, 1983 • Page -4- Mr. Doocy asked again how the homeowner will know if his house is built on restrictive soils or in a flood plain? Mr. Short explained that the builder will have to obtain a restrictive soils permit not to protect the homeowner after the house is built but to make sure the home is built properly so there will be no problems. Mr. Caswel stated that this soil problem is required to be noted on the plat. Also the developers plan to use FHA and VA financing and they are thorough in investigating this problem. Mr. Short continued his review. - submission requirements. Some information not provided: grading and utilites plan. Regarding street names, this was discussed; post office, fire department, police department and others will have to be notified. In regard to utilities, storm water run off and grading; the City Engineer will have to review these plans and provide the Board with his review. Regarding street layout: Mr. Short felt the westerly street layout could be revised. The alternative is a long cul -de -sac which would require a variance. There is the question as to whether this street could be extended into the Schmidt property to the north. The prop- erty owners are trying to contact Mr. Schmidt to see what his ideas are. Mr. Short also recommended the street system be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for their review.'. Mr. McLean questioned the open area between some lots designated as Park #2. It was sugg- ested that the lot lines meet and an easement over the back of the lots be dedicated for drainage purposes. egarding walkways - two are provided leading to the Anoka County Open Space. Mr. Short suggested that similar walkways be dedicated for access to Baldwin Park. Lot and yard requirements - This plan satisfied the 70' minimum lot width requirement and 9,000 square foot minimum lot size. It also provides an additional 10' of lot width on corner lots. Mr. Short felt the zoning ordinance shoul4requirelan additional width of 10' on corner lots. This could be done administratively. All lots abutting Hodgson Road provide additional buffer footage as required by ordinance. There was discussion on what would be proper buffer screening. There are a number of lots that will need a lot of fill. DNR, Rice Creek Watershed District, Corp of Engineers, Etc. will all be involved with improving these lots. Park Land Dedication Requirement- Mr. Short recommended arranging a plan with Circle Pines for use of Baldwin Park. Mr. Prokop felt there should be tot lot facilities. Mr. Johnson felt the extra lot depth provided for play space for at home facilities and a tot lot was not necessary. The Park Board had concurred with Mr. Johnson in their review of the pre- liminary plat. Mr. McLean had agreed with Mt, Prokop. Mrs. Klaus had suggested some manner of providing tot lots even though the Park Board will not agree. SScreening and Buffer Requirements - The landscape plan has not yet been prepared but will include detail on buffer or screening. Building Standards - Building design standards are established in the zoning ordinance.