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Mounds View EDA October 24, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. EDA BUSINESS A. Presentation by Wanda Hart, Coldwell Banker, re: Laport Meadow Residential Project Economic Development Coordinator Backman reviewed that Skyline Builders, Inc. has been considering a potential residential project in the Laport Meadows area. At the September 12, 2005 Mounds View EDA meeting, Cheryl Stinski of Skyline Builders and Wander Hart of Coldwell Banker discussed a proposed residential project in the Laport Meadows area, east of Long Lake Road. At that meeting, Jeff Sweitzer, architect with Sharratt Design Company, presented several concept plans of what the project could look like. The EDA asked the developer to revise the concept plans to reduce density and have further discussion with the land owners. Wanda Hart, Coldwell Banker Burnet, reported that they contacted the 11 parties involved in this potential project, some are landowners and homeowners, some are just homeowners, and some just landowners. Of the 11 contacted, one is a definite ‘no’ to the entire project and the others are in line with the project and thinking about it. She stated the exciting part is that their new idea for the area puts less pressure on Long Lake Road so those homeowners can participate or not. Jeff Sweitzer, Sharratt Design Company, thanked the EDA for allowing them to present their new proposal tonight. He displayed a concept plan which is predicated on the idea there are certain property owners who are yes, some are no, and some are maybe. He used a map to point out the properties that do not want to participate and noted this plan allows people to be in or out of the project, or added at a later date. It also responds to the Rice Creek Watershed District indication there is a high water table on the western edge. He noted the location of a green backyard buffer to address that issue, resulting in a meandering pathway between two round- abouts which will slow down traffic and designate it possibly as its own neighborhood. Mr. Sweitzer noted this concept is predicated on the compost site moving and a senior housing project located to the north. In addition, they have reduced the number of units so it is not invasive on the wetland or neighborhood. He pointed out the location of the Lund property, which may want to be part of the overall development if it comes to pass. Mr. Sweitzer placed an overlay on the concept plan which depicted the location of the existing homes. He noted the trail meanders through an evergreen trail, connecting the senior area to the picnic area. The first plan had a pedestrian path out to a fishing pier, which is now more of an internal amenity even though it would be open to all. He emphasized that this new concept is more respectful of the current land owners and their decision to participate or not. Commissioner Thomas pointed out that it would require them to subdivide and sell part of their property. Mr. Sweitzer stated that is correct and they have addressed that issue with the property