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Planning Commission Minutes — April 13, 2006 Page 4 explained staff's concerns about the limited access to the open space to the north. The developers had indicated they could access it by canoe or by crossing the wetland in the winter for maintenance. The Planning Commission had asked if they could obtain an easement from an adjacent property owner for access. Rosenquist had concerns regarding accessing the open space in emergency situations. Hoffbeck asked about the septic system. The Planner explained that septic systems are permitted by the state and reviewed by the MPCA and staff. The shared system would be contracted for maintenance. Each home would have two septic holding tanks. The Planner reviewed the requirements for bonus densities. The Commission would need to determine if the project was consistent with the purpose and intent of the Rural Preservation Program. Schumann opened the public hearing. There were two letters from residents: Joel and Debra Sivula in their letter asked that 12 homes not be built on the south side of 132nd Street and no homes be constructed on the north parcel of land. They also asked the entrance be placed as far to the west as possible. Floyd and Cindy Petty in their letter stated concerns about the septic system being placed in the open preserved space and the environmental impact of the system next to the water. Ed Semrud, 6986 132nd Street North, said they were expecting four lots on 40 acres and wondered how the land could be buildable if not accessible. He questioned the design of the septic system. He said it would be an eyesore and increase traffic. It did not comply with the surrounding lot sizes. The road had been recently paved and he asked if the developer was assessed for 12 units. Molly Seidl, 7040 132nd Street North, said the speed limit was a concern (on 132nd Street) and said she would like to see it reduced to 35 mph. Her opinion was that it would no longer be agriculture with 12 house built there. Schumann said it would require application to the state to change the speed limit and usually rural section roads do not meet the state's criteria. Steve Seidl, 7040 132nd Street North, said the septic system would be located right out from his walkout. His individual septic is one-half acre in size. Twelve homes would be on the system next to the pond. He asked that an agreement be made to require the developer to make the location of the gun club be known to potential buyers. He said no one had contacted him regarding obtaining an easement on his property, and he wanted assurance the rural character of the area would remain Nancy Semrud, 6986 132nd Street North, asked why the developer would receive a ten percent density bonus for removing the non -conforming business on the property, and she had concerns about the street lights.