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Planning Commission Minutes - June 26, 1991 page 4 Chairman Peltier opened the public hearing. Mr. Martin Wegleitner was present to answer questions of the Commission. Mr. Wegleitner stated that the site in question is located in the MUSA, away from Highway 61, and seems to be a prime area for residential growth. Ms. Floreen Meyer felt the request was not compatible with the area and the change would be detrimental to the environment. Mr. Kent Reisler stated that development in the wetland area was a major concern in the original layout. The housing area is now more concentrated in the center of the property. Mr. Reisler stated they want conceptual approval only at this point. Mr. Jim Merila, Engineer for the proposal informed the Commission that 33% of the property would be open space, of which 15% is usable. Approximately 4 acres of park land is proposed, of which 50% would be buildable. Mr. Merila stated that all Rice Creek Watershed District requirements would be met. He informed the Planning Commission that the holding ponds would virtually put the stormwater runoff in "storage" on site. Mr. Merila explained that the water flow would be controlled by a pipe leading to the various drainage areas. Jim Merila stated that the roadway surface on the collector and interior streets would be 24', which is normal. Only the right-of-way would be reduced to 50' on the interior roads. Chairman Peltier feels the ditches in the City are not adequate to accommodate the additional runoff and does not feel that holding ponds are a solution to the water problem. Administrator Huber stated that the proposed development changes include increased distances from the proposed development to the shooting preserves. Mr. Merila read a soils report from STS, dated June 26, 1991. Mr. Merila stated that the homes would be financed by FHA and they have stringent regulations for development and construction. He also stated that they would not have a problem constructing a cul-de-sac at the end of the road on the south, however he felt it would be temporary allowing for further development and road expansion to the south. Contrary to the staffs recommendation, Mr. Merila requested a variance allowing 5' sie yard setbacks for garages on lots containing single family dwellings. Motion made by Davis, seconded by Henry to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Martin Wegleitner/Kenco Construction for a Special Use Permit for a 120 unit Planned Unit Development and variance on 60.27 acres, described as; The southeast quarter of the northeast quarter, Section 20, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota, and The east 1321 feet of the north half of Government Lot 2, Section 20, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota. Subject to easements, reservations and restrictions of record, if any. Subject to an easement for existing public street right-of-way for Goodview Ave. No., 145th St. No, and Geneva Ave. Said Property to be developed contains 60.27 acres, more or less, including easement for public street right-of-way. Subject to the following special conditions: