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Mounds View Planning Commission January 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ were a requirement by the Rice Creek Watershed District. He reported the developer would design the pond, it would be permitted by the watershed district and would then be publicly owned. He stated cities are going away from private ponds. He commented further on how the City would then enter into a stormwater management agreement with the developer. He discussed how the City had to consider the rights of property owners. Commissioner Farmer asked when the City Council would be discussing this item. City Administrator Zikmund reported the City Council would be discussing this item at their worksession meeting on Monday, February 4th. Community Development Director Sevald explained this was the beginning phases of this development. The next phases would be the Preliminary Plat and then the Final Plat. He indicated the condemnation process would be completed after the Final Plat was approved. Mr. Harstad recommended the condemnation be completed between the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat approvals. Commissioner Nelson questioned when the developer would be speaking with the watershed district. Mr. Harstad explained he has already had conversations with the watershed district. Commissioner Nelson asked if Ms. Yoder-Fox could meet with the watershed district to voice her concerns. City Administrator Zikmund reported the watershed district meets twice a month and Ms. Yoder-Fox could be present at one of these meetings to address her concerns with the proposed stormwater pond. Commissioner Monn asked if any trees or hedges would be cut down on private property for this project. Mr. Harstad stated he would not be removing trees or hedges on private property. He explained that once the development was approved the project area would be staked and silt fence would be installed. He reported he would be willing to work with homeowners if they wanted a tree removed. Commissioner Nelson inquired if the Doll driveway would be a concern for the proposed development. City Administrator Zikmund stated the Doll family has a lifetime agreement to have their driveway on City property with a clause that with 30 days’ notice this would have to be removed. He reported the City Council was aware of this issue. Commissioner Klander questioned what the size of the three smaller lots along Long Lake Road were. A member from the audience explained these lots were 75’ by 150’. Mr. Harstad stated he was proposing to have very large lots within his development. Commissioner Klander stated he would like to see the trees to the rear of these lots preserved especially given the fact a retention pond would be located in their rear yard. Mr. Harstad stated he would take this feedback to heart and noted a tree buffer could remain in place along this lot line. He commented further on the easement that would surround the stormwater pond. Further discussion ensued regarding the stormwater pond and the new development.