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May 9, 2024 PC Minutes <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />system is only being constructed to serve the proposed addition. Juba stated that the MPCA is <br />currently reviewing the septic design which includes the projected phosphorus discharge into <br />neighboring water bodies. Juba stated that the parking lot will be located approximately 17 feet from <br />property lines, and that the Planning Commission can make additional recommendations related to the <br />location of the parking lot. Juba stated that it is unknown whether property values will be affected, but <br />Washington County does not assess property owners for projects on county highways. <br /> <br />Elise Kelly stated that the development team had originally considered incorporating the full capacity <br />of the eventual campus into one building, but that the large building would exceed City zoning <br />standards and felt that the campus layout would better fit the rural character of the area. <br /> <br />Mike Brandt of Kimley Horn and civil engineer for the project, stated that a number of soil tests were <br />conducted on site, and there are currently three wells being monitored which have thus far been found <br />to have no contaminants. Brandt stated that groundwater has been determined to flow away from <br />Goggins Lake, with a layer of clay directing water away from the lake. Brandt stated that the review <br />from the MPCA for septic systems of this size gives it extra scrutiny, and that the system is designed to <br />treat runoff to remove nitrogen before it enters the groundwater. Brandt stated that the stormwater <br />pond is sized for site balance and located based on existing drainage patterns. <br /> <br />Kelly stated that they will work with staff on the lighting plan, and said they were open to reducing the <br />number of light poles or adding dimmers. Kelly stated that there is room to shift the parking lot further <br />north, and that they would prefer to have kept the existing access points but Washington County <br />encouraged the move off of 122nd Street. <br /> <br />Rebekah Hagstrom stated that there wouldn’t be a football team having night games at the stadium, <br />and that soccer, track and field, and baseball were the only athletic events to be taking place, all of <br />which are unlikely to have night games and produce associated lighting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petty asked for a comparison of the lighting that Liberty has at the school now versus <br />what was at the old Withrow School. Kelly stated that one additional light pole was added with the <br />Liberty conversion of the school. <br /> <br />Chair Kleissler closed the Public Hearing at 9:00 PM. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petty asked if Washington County is paying for the new turn lanes, Juba stated that <br />Liberty will be paying for the improvements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petty asked to clarify that the full campus buildout was not guaranteed, and that the <br />Planning Commission was only to consider the building addition being proposed. Juba stated that the <br />only guarantee would be what is being presented with this phase. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petty asked about the conditions for involving the surrounding community members in <br />the planning process. Juba explained the development review that happens internally with staff before <br />the public is notified. Juba stated that the notification process was larger than usual with this proposal