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Minutes for the Planning Commission June 23, 1999 - Page 2 Paul Keleher, Project Manager, addressed concerns brought forth the last meeting. He stated approval was given by the Rice Creek Watershed District subject to staff review of additional conditions. Keleher showed how the site plan had been revised to provide 23 additional parking stalls, and buildings had been moved to address the City Engineer's concerns regarding sitelines of intersections. Also addressed were issues regarding utility easements and ponding to control runoff. Schumann questioned whether there was adequate utility easements, and Keleher stated all outlots would be utility easements. The Planning Commission discussed road issues and what the appropriate amount of open space should be. Keleher said the roads would be maintained by a homeowner's association, and the developers would be paying a parkland dedication fee for each unit. Kellison made motion, Puleo seconded, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development subject to the conditions as stated in the City Water Engineer's report dated May 24, 1999, and the City Engineer's report dated June 11, 1999. Ayes: Kellison, Peltier, Peterson, Schumann, Puleo Nay: Kleissler Motion carried. Puleo requested the City Council consider the idea of requiring rental companies to form an escrow report to submit to the City annually as insurance there are sufficient funds being set aside for future road maintenance. Subdivision Beaver Ponds 5th Addition) Public Hearing The Planning Commission considered the request from the Oakwood Land Development, 1611 Highway 10 NE, Spring Lake Park, to subdivide 22.74 acres into 41 lots for single family homes to be known as Beaver Ponds 5th Addition. The property is generally located south of 130th St. and east of TH61. John Peterson, Owner and President of Oakwood Land Development, was present to answer questions from the Planning Commission. Peterson expressed displeasure at the additional comments and requirements made by the Engineers. Peterson stated he had been at the Planning Commission and City Council several times in the past for approval of the development in its entirety, as well as each separate phase of the development. He felt the additional requirements not include in previous reports were costing him time and money in engineering expenses. Puleo opened the meeting for public comment but there was none. Kellison made motion, Peltier seconded, to table and extend the time deadline for Beaver Ponds 5th Addition. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Peltier, Peterson, Puleo Nay: Schumann Motion carried. Kellison requested staff to provide them the Engineer's report drafted with the original submittal. Request for Special Meeting (Wenzel Farms) and Beaver Ponds 5th Addition Pratt Homes and Oakwood Land Development had requested a special meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission to consider their application for a Planned Unit Development known as Wenzel Farms on July 14, 1999. John Peterson asked if Beaver Ponds 5th Addition could be considered as well, assuring all issues in the Engineers' reports would be addressed.