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MINUTES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 7-22-98 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Peltier at 7:12 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Schumann, Harrison, Puleo Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau ABSENT: Rubenzer, Kellison, Malaski, Schumann made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of June 24 ,1998, as submitted. All AYES. Motion carried. GREENWALDT (ONEKA LAKE VIEW EAS Philip and Mary Greenwaldt, 6232 Oneka Lake Blvd., and North Suburban Development, 1333 Osborne Road, Spring Lake Park, requested to subdivide 12.6 acres into 27 twinhome lots. The property is generally located on the north side of Oneka Lake Blvd., and east of the previously -approved Oneka Lake View development. The property is located in the SFU zoning district of the City, where duplexes are allowed as a special use, and guided for urban residential development in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Schumann read the public notice as published in the White Bear Press. The Planning Commission received, from North Suburban Development, the modified plan reflecting their decision to plat the Development through the Planned Unit Development process. Bruce Kerber, North Suburban Development, and Ken Gust, Ken Gust Engineering, explained their need to modify the plan to a Plan Unit Development was due to the inability to meet the setback requirements. Schumann asked if this plan was to be phased and Kerber told him it was. Peltier asked specific question pertaining to unit entrances. Mr. Kerber explained the two entrances on Oneka Lake Boulevard would be temporary until 150th was built, and then the road would become a cul-de-sac. Schumann asked if application was made to Rice Creek Watershed, and Mr. Gust informed him the application was prepared but not yet submitted. Peltier opened the public hearing at 7:22PM. Ron Gray, 6275 Oneka Lake Boulevard, would like a berm, trees planted, to lessen the effect of the headlights from vehicles exiting the development onto Oneka Lake Blvd. He also inquired on the lot size, feeling there was no yard space to accommodate families. Mr. Gray would also like to see a bike path to tie into the path that area residents are asking the developers of Sweet Grass Meadows to build, and he asked what the targeted market would be. Bruce Kerber responded saying they could put in berming and there will be 52' between the Cul-de-sac and Oneka Lake Boulevard when 150th is built and the road is cul-de-saced. He is unsure how the homes will be marketed. Schumann inquired if their plan was flexible enough to allow a bike path on the proposed 150th Street, and Kerber responded saying 150th Street will be wide enough for a bike path and enough room for a sidewalk. Gray feels there are too many issues dependent on 150th Street being built and he would like to see sidewalks be a part of the development plan.