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Tim Freeman, Folz, Freeman and Dupay, representing Will Zintl on Tana Ridge, is working with Bob Engstrom in coordination with the Fields of St. Croix. It was their intention to draw the two cul-de-sacs in the Fields to meet the standard plate for the city engineering standards. He felt that requiring concrete curbs in the OP development are not appropriate. If these subdivisions had sanitary sewer as referred to in the subdivision code, rather than sharing a common sewage treatment system, then concrete curb and gutter should be installed. He is sensitive to the Maintenance Department's ability to maintain the streets and would like to be invited to the workshop on street design standards. The Council asked that the developers work with Dan Olinger to see if the he could make the radius with the City equipment. Council member Siedow asked that they check with the Maintenance Dept. to see what street width works for them. Armstrong wanted to make sure busses and fire trucks can make turns. In his memo dated July 1, 1999, Tom Prow recommended when concept plan approval is given, the city proceed with a feasibility study for a second well. Mr. Freeman asked for clarification of the feasibility study. Would the study get into technical issues such as sufficient capacity or pressure, or get into the monetary issues. Mr. Dillerud answered this would be a technical feasibility of the project; such as, can we get water, volume, pressure, what additional trunk facilities is necessary and then deal with the costs of the City. M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to adopt Resolution No. 99-41, A Resolution Approving the Concept Plan for the Fields of St. Croix —Phase 2, as amended. ADD Condition #12. Lot 12, Block 3 will be relocated or eliminated because of existing development. (Motion passed 4-I:Armstrong: The lots are too small, make larger lots and less open space, adding a hardship on Highway 5... already a problem with no right side bypass lane.) E. OP Concept Plan —Tana Ridge Tim Freeman explained the Concept Plan for Tana Ridge has hardly changed fiom the last concept plan with the exception of adding two units, but not increasing units overall. Council member Armstrong felt a bonus for the Village Green and OP was ridiculous. She asked why you need a 10' setback variance oil open land. Freeman responded that it's not a variance, but a variation from the code requirements. The 10'setback allows people more flexibility with side -loaded garages, which the ordinance encourages. The lots are 125' wide and up to 185' wide and all are 3/4 of an acre in Tana Ridge. Based on Council input, Freeman explained, the road has been moved and they will provide screening and plantings along property line, particularly where there is an opening. Council member DeLapp stated on the landscape plan shows all the trees outside of the right-of-way rather than creating a crown over the road. When you get to the west property line, the long stretch of the road has no trees inside of the r-o-w. He brought this up because in Parkview Estates the trees were planted on the property line that should have been in the roadway. Mr. Freeman responded that the landscape plan is for illustration only. A professional landscape plan will be submitted with the preliminary plat. M/S/P Siedow/Hunt - to adopt Resolution No. 99-42, A Resolution Approving the Concept Plan for Tana Ridge, with the understanding that the preliminary plat will reflect the landscape issue. (Motion passed 3- 2:Dunn: too many houses on strip (ridge) should listen to the land, concern on wetlands and drainage, reminded the developer there is not an outlet to Goetschel Pond or on the other side of 506' Street,. Armstrong: would have voted for the plat if it came in as platted in the first place). F. PUD Development Stage Plan & Preliminary Plat —Eagle Point Business Park G. Site Plan — Higher Dimension Research Because of the late hour, the applicants were asked if they would agree to postpone consideration of this item until a special meeting can be held to discuss only these agenda items. Dale Glowa and George Burkards, United Properties, stated HER is in a rush to proceed, but agreed to postpone these items and attend the Special Council meeting. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 6, 1999 6