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Planning Commission Meeting December 11, 2003 - page 2 for an access to TH61 should that happen. There was discussion on safety issues in regard to the uncontrolled intersection at TH61 and 130th Street to the north. The Community Development Director explained that the City had requested a signal from MN DOT for that intersection, but he doubted there would be funding available the first year. Chairman Schumann reconvened the public hearing. Jessica Jagoe, 12752 Ferrara, said she was in favor of a cul-de-sac because an access would be dangerous. Jerry Hauble, 5460 125th Street North, agreed with Jagoe regarding the cul-de-sac. Hauble asked if he would be able to section off a portion of his property in the NW corner of the 20 acre parcel located to the east of the Northern Pines site Hauble said he would like to create a parcel for his son to build on. He asked what type of cost he would incur. Schumann replied that he would be able to install an on-site septic system on a large parcel. Rask indicated that he would not need to put in a public street unless it was necessary to prevent a landlocked parcel. There were no other comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. McRoberts said he preferred the north end of the road be a cul-de-sac. Malaski also said she liked it, and she commented on the visual impact of the development from Highway 61. Malaski said she would like to see some type of rain gardens with more natural landscaping. She complimented the developers on the variety of trees they were proposing. Bailly agreed with Malaski on the visual impact of the development. She said she liked the 25 foot front yard setback because it allowed for a larger buffer between the development and the Highway. Bailly also preferred the cul-de-sac over permitting another access to Highway 61. The Community Development Director pointed out that the large number of trees being preserved along Highway 61 would screen the ponds from the Highway. McRoberts was concerned that MN DOT may not approve of the access to Highway 61 in the future. The Community Development Director explained that the State was considering turning the road over to the County, and County spacing requirements would permit the access. Kleissler thought it was a nice plan and was in favor of the cul-de-sac. She asked if there were any plans regarding noise from the highway. Howe explained they were saving as many trees as possible along the Highway 61 to help buffer from the traffic. Bailly noted that there was no connection to any park and Rosenquist pointed out that there was no room for a sidewalk.