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P.C. Meeting, April 22, 1998 - Page 2 Schumann read the public notice published in the White Bear Press on this matter, then opened the meeting for public discussion. Art Thomquist, 5649 - 142nd Street N., questioned the type of housing they were proposing to build. In answer to this and other anticipated questions, Paul Keleher, project manager, provided a concept plan presentation. Planning Commission inquired about the traffic flow. He replied the entrance would be on 140th Street, and would be a public road with private roads circling around the development. Nadeaus access would be incorporated to prevent the crossing of the ditch. The length of the main street would be 800 feet to the intersection of the private drive. A resident on 134th St. expressed concerns about the road connecting to the Country Ponds Development, possibly at 137th Street. Planning Commission replied future development and roads would be dependent on acquiring and developing the Arcand property south of the said development, which would allow access to TH61. There were concerns of the increase in traffic at the intersection of 140th and TH61 should more land be developed without another access to TH61. It is suspected a signal will be at the intersection within 3-5 years. Walkways in the development were addressed and it was felt that a ten foot wide trail in a 60 foot easement would be too tight. As the proposed development was not part of the City's designated trail system, a five foot (5') wide sidewalk would be acceptable. Harrison suggested that the developer consider their choice of plantings to ensure the plants are hardy in Minnesota. Rubenzer asked about proposed parks. The developers replied, they felt the units would probably attract adults without children, where parks and picnic area would be preferred over playgrounds. At the time 50% of the units are sold, the developer will conduct a survey of existing residents and determine the types of park needed. Rubenzer motioned, and Kellision seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and Recommendations for the Waugh Preserve P.U.D., as ammended. All Ayes. Motion carried REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION (CLEARWATER CREEK-INDYKIEWICZ George A. Indykiewicz, 1920 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, and Backes Companies, 7026 Brooklyn Boulevard, requested preliminary plat approval for a development known as Clearwater Creek Preserve. The property is currently zoned as Single Family Unit and consists of approximately 165 acres located along the west side of TH61 in the NE 1/4 of Section 17. The applicants requested a 220 single family lot subdivision. Schumann read the public notice as published in the White Bear Press on this matter, then opened the meeting for public discussion. Jeff Shopek, Loucks and Associates, Dennis Backes, developer, and Indykiewicz, property owner presented their plan. They began by stating 40 acres of the 165 acres is wetland, making the property difficult to develop. Most lots would have open backyards, and ponding in the area would keep water at existing levels. They feel their intent to fill in 2.4 acres of existing wetland, and create 9 acres of wetland would enhance the present state of the land.