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July 28, 2022 PC Minutes <br />Page 4 <br /> <br /> <br />The developer is proposing to have a stormwater management plan through the construction of ponds <br />within the site. Staff will be working with the developer, as this project moves forward, as it relates to <br />stormwater management and infiltration. The developer has also indicated that they will be evaluating <br />the potential of using stormwater, for irrigation purposes, within the development. If the system is <br />feasible, from a water availability and design standpoint, it will require additional review and analysis <br />as the project moves forward. <br /> <br />Staff believes that the layout of the proposed development is generally good. The applicant has done a <br />good job providing a park area with amenities and trail connections. The developer is also planning to <br />evaluate a stormwater re-use system that uses water from the stormwater ponds to irrigate the <br />development, which is a system that is fitting with the City’s “Reduce, Reuse, Replenish” initiative. The <br />plan meets the intent of the comprehensive plan in regards to land use, parks, and transportation. <br /> <br />Staff recommended the Planning Commission provide feedback to the applicant . <br />The Developer, Larry Alm, 5960 Hwy 61 White Bear Township, approached the Commission for <br />questions and feedback. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petty asks to clarify whether the 7.5 ft side setback would mean there will be 15 ft <br />between the principal structures on each lot, Alm verifies. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petty asks about the routing of Oneka Parkway and whether it would be off of the <br />property. Juba highlights that there is an existing right -of-way easement guided for the extension of <br />Oneka Parkway. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petty asks whether the City or the HOA will be in charge of park maintenance for the <br />proposed park. Juba states that the City would assume responsibility and that the proposed park would <br />be public. <br /> <br />Commissioners Derr and Arcand say that they believe that the sketch plan is straightforward and <br />lacking of anything unusual. Commissioner Arcand says that he thinks that stormwater reuse for <br />irrigation is more of a requirement than a “trade-off”. <br /> <br />Chair Kleissler asks about the possibility of a walking trail circling the wetland area. Alm says that the <br />sloping elevation of the wetland would not make it feasible. <br /> <br />Commissioner Derr says that the multiple access points will be a great help for traffic concerns. Alm <br />says that they’re trying to prepare for traffic from future developments to the north. <br /> <br />Chair Kleissler says she likes the inclusion of a shelter at the proposed park <br /> <br />Commissioner Derr asks about the type of product that will be available. Alm responds sa ying that the <br />development will consist of single-family homes, all of which will have basements.