05-04-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, May 4, 1988 Page 3 CASE #88-09 (Cont'd) Bergly advised the City Engineer had reviewed both the tests and the drainage plan, and found them acceptable. • Member Probst questioned if other communities have standards on fill and if Mounds View High School has any water retention facilities. Bergly advised that one suburban communities requires 75% of the minimum lot area be dry for most of the year; he noted the proposed plat has 45 to 65% of the lot areas dry. Member Meury questioned what percentage of area would be filled in this development. The Planner stated 25% of the 4. 1 acres is proposed to be filled. Meury questioned if the applicant would determine the proposed plat economically feasible if the Commission recommended only 10% of the area to be filled. Dnistran's engineer advised only two lots would be developable, and that would not be economically feasible. Meury expressed concern that a precedent would be set with the development of this wetland area, and the Planner has identified six other areas of this nature. He also expressed concern that recommending approval of the proposal would not be consistent with Arden Hills policy to preserve wetlands. Member Zehm questioned if the sand fill would support the proposed home • construction. Dnistran's engineer advised it is a common practise to use sand fill for home construction. Member Probst stated it is the assignment of the Commission to review the proposed application as it relates to City Codes and Ordinances; it was his opinion that the application has met all criteria and the Commission has no basis to recommend denial. Member Malone agreed with the concerns expressed by Meury, however, he also agreed with Probst that there is no basis for denial. He commented that assurances should be provided to potential buyers that 50% of their property would be restricted by covenant or easements. Malone suggested that a policy for the development of wetlands of this nature be determined and incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. Probst moved, seconded by Petersen, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #88-09, Preliminary Plat, Valentine Hills No. 2, County Road E and Valentine Avenue, David Dnistran, contingent upon the following: 1. The applicant provide restrictive convenants to insure the home construction on the lots platted not exceed a certain basement level and this information be incorporated on the title to the land. 2. The applicant convey the necessary easement to the City of Arden Hills, to • insure no further filling on the rear portion of these lots, and that this information be identified on the title to the land. 3. The above-mentioned documents be reviewed and approved by the Village Attorney and Engineer. 4. The applicant be required to meet all criteria set forth in the Rice Creek Watershed District Permit No. 88-24, approved 4/4/88. Motion carried. (.Probst, Petersen, Curtis, Malone, Martin, McGraw, Piotrowski and Zt:hm voting in favor; Meury opposed (8-1)