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July 14, 2022 PC Minutes Page 4 Juba addressed the technical concerns and questions. She clarified where the development was in relation to the other properties. Juba showed where the wetlands were and confirmed the limitations they had on potential road connections. Juba shared information about traffic construction requirements and that the Birch Tree Ponds neighborhood is on the City’s Street Improvement CIP and that there will be a neighborhood meeting in the near future. She said that the City Engineer is comfortable with the amount of traffic that will be on 135th Street and Goodview Avenue but will pass on concerns of speeding to the Sherriff’s Department. She confirmed that work is continuing on the drainage and grading plans and that the development is not allowed to impact drainage on adjacent properties. She shared information on the City’s low floor elevation requirements. Staff is working with the developer on grading to allow for trees on the north side to remain as a buffer. The developer is required to keep the streets in a good condition. Juba confirmed that development occurs as property owners choose to sell their property. She noted that the developer is not asking for flexibility from the zoning ordinance and since they are meeting all requirement, the City must approve their project. Juba confirmed that Goodview Avenue will be improved with development but that state law prohibits the City from requiring the developer to improve streets that is not adjacent to their property. Todd Ganz discussed the trees on the property, shared an interest in keeping as many as possible, and identified locations where they will remain. He discussed the existing and planned stormwater management and also said that the builders he is working with are requesting a fence along the north property line. Commissioner Arcand asked about the swales and the drain tile in the new yards. Ganz confirmed that those will go to the ponds. Jordan Fry, 6035 135th Street North ,asked about the creek and if it goes to the north pond. Ganz showed where it is and said that it will continue to go into the north pond and then also to the other ponds. There was back and forth from the audience on how portions of project will drain. Commissioner Lessard asked for more information on the fence. Ganz showed where it is planned to go. Anne Manke, 13514 Goodview Avenue, asked if the fence was negotiable and asked for trees. Jaclyn Zakrzewski, 6105 135th Street North, asked for clarification on the land being up and the position of the houses and the fence. Ganz discussed that the levels of the back yards will be the same and commented on the location of the fence and swale. Jay Manke, 13514 Goodview Avenue, asked about the number of levels. Ganz clarified that it will be a combination of 1 and 2 story walk-outs.