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Planning Commission Minutes — July 8, 2004 that they would not necessarily be required to hook up to sewer and water and properties are taxed according to the use of the property. He also said that to connect utilities across property lines, the City could exercise eminent domain if deemed absolutely necessary. Schumann said he felt it was imprudent to expand MUSA for development when there are so many issues regarding sewer and traffic. He complimented the developer on the plan but felt it was premature. Rosenquist made motion, Kleissler seconded, to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. All Ayes. Motion carried. Victor Gardens 51h Addition PUD Amendment and Preliminary Plat The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of POA -Scherer, LLC, 3030 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, for a PUD amendment and preliminary plat for "Victor Gardens 5th Addition" consisting of 36 single-family homes and 5 outlots on 83 acres located in the southeast quadrant of Elmcrest Avenue and Frenchman Road. The City Planner presented the plan to the Commission and explained the conditions staff recommended for approval. She indicated that it was generally consistent with the concept plan for Victor Gardens. The size and number of single-family lots proposed in this phase are consistent with the PUD concept plan and the setbacks and landscaping plan complied with the original PUD. The Planner explained that the developer would be providing a phasing plan and providing a plan for annual sewer connection permits for city review and approval. Acting Chair Malaski opened the public hearing. David Hempel from Contractor Property Developers Company was present representing POA Scherer. He introduced Jason McCarthy, Westwood Professional Services, who was the Engineer on project. Hempel explained the future phases of Victor Gardens. He indicated there would be a four -lot private drive, approximately 15 lots which would not be developed until the adjacent property was developed, and two other phases to be developed in 2005 and 2006. He said they are also looking at the north side for future commercial and townhome development. Hempel stated that they were comfortable with most of the conditions of the preliminary plat approval and would continue to work with the City on outstanding issues. Doug Martinson, 13995 Elmcrest Avenue North, was concerned about contractors intruding on their property because the plan showed their property included on the plat. The planner explained that the plan would be revised prior to submittal for final plat. Bob Weir, 4477 Cossette Lane North, said he was the ninth resident to purchase a single-family home in the development. He said there were three or four homes in the same area as his that looked identical to other homes and it appeared standards were relaxed from the standards of the homes in the front of the development. He said he felt they received false information from the