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P.C. Meeting June 24, 1998 - Page 2 Janet Schuneman Brandon Preserve Subdivision/P.U.D. Janet R. Schuneman, 5420 117th St. N. and Cedarwoods Homes, Inc., 2202 5th St., White Bear Lake, MN, had requested to subdivide approximately 82.27 acres of land into 15 lots for single family homes and four outlots. The property is located in the RRl and Agricultural zoning districts, east of Goodview Avenue and south of 130th Street. This property is guided for Urban Preserve and Rural Residential development in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The fifteen unit density requested by the developers is greater than that typically allowed by the City in these Zoning classifications. Their argument was that they are moving five existing lots from Block One, Brandon Acres, to a more suitable development location, as well as clustering homes from the additional 68.9 acres being developed. Rubenzer read the public notice as published in the White Bear Press. A representive of the developer stated they had been to the Planning Commission twice before with concept plans and revised their plans accordingly to problems that had been addressed. He pointed out an emergency -access -only road they added to their plan. Peltier questioned where 130th was and would be. A representative of the developer showed where 130th was on the plat and said an old plat showed a road going east off Goodview. This was designated as 130th but the road was never improved. Peltier opened the public hearing. Mary Zerwas, 12725 Goodview Ave. N, claimed she bought outlot C from Mr. Schuneman (now deceased) and an easement was granted so he could get back to farm the land. Jim Zerwas, 12725 Goodview Ave. N., showed a copy of the legal description to the Planning Commission, and said he sold Carl a temporary easement until 130th was put in. The City Administrator explained that the City does not decide who owns the land, but ownership obviously needs to be determined. Gary Strumpfer, 12833 Goodview Ave. N., said no detailed engineer study has been done, and many issues needed to be addressed such as watershed and impact on the pond, which Mr. Schuneman once said was spring fed. Strumpfer wanted to know who was responsible to ascertain environmental impact. Schumann said not every developer requires an EAW. Brian Kass, 12855 Goodview Ave., would like a DNR impact study done. He also questioned how they can do cluster housing when parcels are not even close in proximity. A resident questioned one of the outlots that was zoned differently, and Peltier stated they were coming in with a PUD. Rubenzer pointed out an area shown on the plan to be an open area. Kassen said the area was a swamp and that there is a beaver dam in that area which all floods out. Dave Holm, 6460 125th St., reiterated what others said, and handed out a letter to the Planning Commission from Shane Krey, 6640 125th St., since he could not attend the meeting. Kurt Melancon, 6480 125th St. N., referred to a survey/questionnaire the City had sent to all residents, regarding open spaces. He feels new neighbors should abide by the 10 acre minimum lot requirement. Kevin Peltier, 13094 Goodview Ave., had concerns regarding drainage and felt there should be a complete stormwater drainage plan submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District.