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Minute for the Planning Commission July 22, 1998 - Page 2 Schumann explained the newly created Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Committee and suggested they leave enough flexibility in their plan to work with them to incorporate sidewalks. Kerber feels with the increase in the park dedication fee should be sufficient for the City to build the sidewalks as there is plenty of easement right-of-way. Joe SanCartier, 15125 Greene Avenue N., stated the Master Park Plan does designate Oneka Lake Boulevard to have a bike trail. He feels this should be implemented while they're building as they would provide a safe way for children to get around and prevent them from playing in the streets Schumann asked if they had a water plan, and if the issues had been resolved. Mr. Kerber said the Watershed District, The Corps of Engineers, and the DNR have all visited the site and are aware of the issues involved. Kerber has met with the Water Engineer and he feels that most water issues have been resolved. Kerber, with past experience working with the County, stated they probably will not decrease the speed until a new traffic count was taken and shown to have increased. Peltier closed the public hearing at 7:50PM. Schumann feels there are many issues from the City Engineer that need to be satisfied. Peltier asked about the ponds and where the water would be draining. Gust said Willenbring was working on it, and Kerber ensured the water will be the same as predevelopment rate. Peltier wanted assurance Rice Creek Watershed would be doing frequent inspections while work was in progress. Schumann made motion, Puleo seconded, to recommend approval of Oneka Lake View East on the condition berming was done on Glenbrook Way and all engineering and staff recommendations were met. AYE: Puleo, Harrison, Schumann NAY: Peltier Motion carried. HARVIEUX (SPECIAL USE PERMI Michael and Patricia Harvieux, 8460 130th Street, requested a Special Use Permit to construct a 36' x 60' pole barn (2,160 sq. ft) exceeding the 1,800 sq. ft allowed in the RR2 district by ordinance. As proposed, the building will exceed all setback requirements of the City. Scuhmann read the public notice as published in the White Bear Press. Patricia Harvieux explained their intentions to store farm machinery, hay, and recreational equipment in the building. A member of the Planning Commission asked if the loafing shed would be coming down and Ms. Harvieux responded that was what the Building Inspector wanted. Schumann felt that a loafing shed was beneficial to the health of a horse, as did Puleo, who added that a lot of equipment is needed to take care of horses and larger parcels of land, and some people have no where to store these items. Puleo motioned, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit as requested and to allow the loafing shed to remain. All AYES. Motion carried.