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P.C. Minutes - August 28, 1991 Page 3 The developers would like to continue to move forward with this proposal so that they will not have to come back to the Planning Commission for preliminary plat approval, if and when the SUP for PUD is secured. If the Planning Commission feels it appropriate to accommodate the request of the developers to expedite the platting of this property, we would recommend approval be subject to special conditions. Mr. Jim Merila made a presentation to the Planning Commission reviewing the minor changes in the preliminary plat. He stated that only 20 variance requests would be sought by the developer for side yard setbacks. Mr. Merila stated that the Army Corps of Engineers and the DNR are reviewing plans for upgrading Geneva Ave. Chairman Peltier opened the public hearing for comments. Several residents objected to the development. Reasons given included flooding the surrounding property and the property not being in a good location for residential development. Mr. Bob Bramstedt felt that development in the area was inevitable and people would have to accept the change. Mr. Ken Reisler of Kenco Construction was also present and informed the Planning Commission that a homeowners association would be formed to maintain the outlot and the holding ponds. The public hearing was closed. Commission Barnes stated that the curve at 145th St. and Geneva Ave. and the traffic volume on Oneka Lake Blvd. could create a significant hazard. She also did not approve of the lots being less than 10,400 sq. ft. in size. Ms. Barnes inquired why the utilities were proposed through the wetland rather than down Geneva Ave. Commissioner Davis expressed his approval of the proposed subdivision. He felt that it was a well thought out plan and contained great detail. Mr. Merila informed the Commission that the extension of the utilities down the roadway rather than through the wetland would require an additional 400'of buried pipe. Mr. Merila stated that he would review the questions raised by the Planning Commission with the City engineer. Motion made by Davis, seconded by Thoreson to recommend approval of the request of Martin & Sandra Wegleitner/Kenco Construction for Preliminary Plat Approval of Rice Lake Meadows subject to the following special conditions: 1. Final plat of Phase 1 of Rice Lake Meadows must be submitted for Council approval within 120 days of preliminary plat approval. 2. Preliminary plat approval shall not move to the final platting stage until the appropriate permits are secured from the RCWD and the DNR, where applicable. 3. All conditions of SUP approval, as recommended by the Planning Commission on June 26, 1991, shall be a part of preliminary plat approval.