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P.C. Meeting June 24, 1998 - Page 4 Debbie Johnson, 14196 Fenway, questioned the length of the cul-de-sac. She does not want children on their property for insurance reasons. She feels there is a water problem in the area, and said there were springs in the area, which is why they have ditches. She also asked if the land had been perked. Montgomery said it does not need to be perked. Art Austin, designer of the plat, said they are anticipating sewer and water access because a private septic would not be practical. He realizes that ponding would be required. Rubenzer asked what the total length of the cul-de-sac would be, and was told about 600 feet from 140th and would tie into the property to the south when that was developed. Peltier closed the public hearing. Peltier moved, and Kellison seconded, to recommend approval of the rezoning. All Ayes. Motion carried. Regarding the subdivision, Montgomery said the farmhouse and barn on the property would be torn down, and the value of the properties would be in the 150,000 to 250,000 range. He also felt that trespassing is a problem in all neighborhoods, and the Johnsons should put `No Trespassing' signs on their property and enforce it. The Johnsons stated they would like to see a buffer, preferably a chainlink fence. It was also pointed out that the layout was based on getting some easement land back, and some lots had only 127' where 130' was required. Kellison felt a variance should not be granted when no hardship was shown and could be avoided by combining lots. Kellison asked if there was an area designated for a playground/park and was told by Montgomery they would be paying the parkland dedication fee. Kellison motioned, Harrison seconded, to table the request for the subdivision. All Ayes. Motion carried. Kellison motioned, Peltier seconded, to extend the time deadline for 120 day. All Ayes. Motion carried. J & R Land Development Beaver Ponds Phase 2 & 3) J & R Land Development Company, 20926 Hillcrest, Stacy, MN, had requested a preliminary plat with 38 townhomes and 84 single family lots in two additional phases for the Beaver Ponds development. The property is located east of T.H.61 and south of 130th St. Kellison read the public notice as published in the White Bear Press. Charlie Melcher, J & R Land Development, explained their plans for Phase 2 & 3 saying Phase 2 would be blocks of townhomes and Phase 3 would be single family housing. The purpose of phasing the project was due to issues involving wetlands and ponding. They worked with the Water Engineer at WSB to resolve the issues and incorporated their recommendation. He said the City Engineer had designated a lift station and all areas would be serviced by the same sewer line with the sewer designed deep enough to service other areas. He also stated the roads would be stubbed to service adjacent properties in future development. They are pursuing a 12' easements and will create a path to expend to 130th and tie into adjacent property.