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Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2000 Page 9 Discussion occurred regarding options for connecting the structures, exterior building materials, and need to involve the Fire Department to gain their input. Mr. Smyser stated the zoning amendment will be on the January 10, 2000 Planning & Zoning Board meeting agenda. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to recess at 8:03 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried 5 -0. Chair Schaps called the meeting back to order at 8:12 p.m. . DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Saddle Club — Revised Concept Plan Staff reviewed the Board's past consideration of the Saddle Club sketch of a planned development and indication the plan did not justify ditional density on the site compared to standard R -1 zoning. Staff advised t developer has submitted a new concept plan that corresponds with standard zo St esented a summary comparison of the two concept drawings and ' sis of the revised plan. Staff identified the location of the subject : . a of the MUSA boundary and zoning change. It was noted staff wi - co . t n i that be remedied so the single tax parcel is no longer split by MUSA •' Staff noted the revised concept plan has a reduced number of lots and elimin e d connecting Old Birch Street with Kildeer Drive that had been proposed , a vious concept plan. Mr. Johnson asked if the north er of the subject site would be landlocked. Mr. Smyser answered affirmatively an noted the location of existing trailways which would no longer be connected with the revised plan. Chair Schaps noted there are trails all over Lino Lakes and asked why a trail is not being proposed that is similar to the original concept plan. Mr. Smyser noted the lot boundaries now extend to the edges of the plat so it would be difficult to create trails unless they are located within the private property. Mr. Rafferty noted the lots could be made less deep to accommodate trails. Chair Schaps stated there is a need for open space. Mr. Smyser noted the long length of the dead end street with the new concept plan and need to extend utilities down Old Birch Street to serve this property. He pointed out the location of the 500 -foot high tower on the neighboring property and issue raised with ice loading as a potential danger. Mr. Smyser stated he contacted Shoreview and learned that they require the tower owner to carry additional insurance should ice fall from the tower and cause damage.