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Minutes for the Planning Commission March 24, 1999 - Page 2 Whispering Pines Subdivision (Jesperson) Public Hearinn The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the request of Morris G. Jesperson, 651 LaBore Rd., Little Canada, to subdivide by Planned Unit Development 11.14 acres into 32 single level townhomes to be known as Whispering Pines Subdivision. The property is generally located on the northeast corner of 125th Street and Highway 61. Charlie Melcher, Ulteig Engineering, presented a revision of a previous plan considered by the Planning Commission, showing a decreased density from 44 units to 32 units, which would be approximately three units per acre. Melcher explained the road through the development would be a 32' wide face-to-face bituminous road, which would extend from 125th Street north and loop to Highway 61. This would be a temporary exit to Highway 61 and would be closed if, and when, access was available from the Beaver Ponds Development. Melcher also stated they were working with the City Engineer to construct the municipal sewer and water service to the project in a way to accommodate the Beaver Ponds Subdivision, as well as other potential development in the area. Melcher also provided a revised landscaping plan showing existing trees and shrubs on the west along Highway 61 and on the east along the Hauble property. Melcher stated the coniferous trees in the area would be relocated around the perimeter of the development for screening. Puleo opened the meeting for public comment. John Peterson, Oakwood Land Development, asked where the road joining the proposed Whispering Pines and Beaver Ponds would be constructed, as it was shown curving to the north of the Hauble property onto the Beaver Ponds subdivision. Peterson stated he did not like the curve in the road since he does have townhomes planned for that area. Staff recommended the road only be constructed to the property line at this time. Warren Arcand, 5510 130th St., stated he would like to see the Beaver Ponds Subdivision tie into another outlet since the entrance for the 150 units in Beaver Ponds was directly in front of his home on 130th Street. George Jungmann, who owns property on the corner or 125th St. and Fiona, said he intends to build a home there, and is displeased about the heavy traffic load these developments are going to create. Gerald Hauble, property owner on the east, questioned the capability of the sewer system and requested the engineers design it to accommodate property on the south end. Hauble also asked who would be responsible to construct the road should he decide not to develop his property, and was told it would be the responsibility of benefiting property owners. Schumann made motion, Puleo seconded, to recommend approval of the subdivision to be known as Whispering Pines subject to the amended Findings of Fact and Recommendations. All AYES. Motion carried. Oneka Lake View South Subdivision (North Suburban Development) Public Hearin The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the request of North Suburban Development, Inc., 1333 Osborne Rd., Spring Lake Park, to subdivide by Planned Unit Development approximately six acres of property along the south side of Oneka Lake Boulevard into six townhome sites. The property, currently zoned SFU is located within the lakeshore district of Egg Lake, and previously received preliminary plat approval as part of the Oneka Lake View Subdivision. Ken Gust was present to answer questions from the Planning Commission and public