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Planning Commission Minutes — May 13, 2004 All Ayes. Motion carried. Eric Olson — Minor Subdivision The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Eric Olson, 5030 165th Street North for a minor subdivision to create two 10 -acre parcels from his 20 -acre parcel. The Planner explained that Hardwood Creek runs east to west through the center of both sites and a large wetland extends north from 165th Street to the Creek. A home is located on the west parcel. The current driveway access crosses the wetlands located on the east parcel. The proposed location for a new home on Parcel B would use the current driveway but would not cross the wetlands. The current home would need a new driveway location off 165th Street and a permit to cross the wetlands located along 165th Street. The applicant would need to apply to the City for the necessary permits. Rosenquist made motion, Malaski seconded, to recommend approval of the minor subdivision for Eric Olson. All Ayes. Motion carried. E & G Development — Diamond Point West The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Emmerich Development Corporation, 1875 Station Parkway, Andover. The Planner explained that the applicant was applying for a PUD amendment to add approximately 19 acres to the project formerly known as "Diamond Point West" and a preliminary plat for Diamond Point West 2nd Addition and Diamond Point West Yd Addition. Diamond Point West 2nd Addition included 39 units and Diamond Point West Yd Addition included 7 units. She explained that there were no significant changes to the preliminary plat and PUD beyond the addition of the 19 -acres south of the original Diamond Point West plat. Dee Pastorious, 6074 Egg Lake Road North, expressed concern over the water level in the area saying her yard was already flooded. She made reference to the Judicial Ditch 2 project and said that 13 years ago when improvements were made to Egg Lake Road (CSAH8) she was guaranteed by the City that elevations would be taken care of but her house is sinking. Chair Schumann acknowledged that there were numerous drainage issues within the City. He said that prior to issuing Certificates of Occupancy, elevation standards are met and drainage issues are addressed. The Planner pointed out that there were limited wetlands on the property being developed and more that half of the land would be preserved with conservation easements. Developer cannot finalize the design of the ditch improvements until the development is approved. -3-