1997-02-26 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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Planning and Zoning Meeting January 7, 1997 Tourville asked if Royal Oaks was requesting a rezoning to R -2 Single Family? Mr. Black said yes. Tourville asked if there is a building spot on each lots including the smallest lot. Mr. Black said yes there is a building spot on each lot and 15,000 is the smallest lot. Tourville confirmed the three accesses; two off County Road 14 and one off Centerville Road. LaMotte asked what would happen with the shrubs and trees. Mr. Black said the majority of the shrubs and trees will remain. Royal Oaks felt preserving the atmosphere would lend to the development. LaMotte questioned if the swale will be left alone? Mr. Black said yes. LaMotte questioned the Centerville Elementary Schools drainage. Mr. Black mentioned a portion of the drainage will be flowing on Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10. Mr. Black has been in contact with the Bill Martin and Gary Korpella at the school and RCWD, Royal Oaks is happy to work with the school on the drainage issues. Although, the majority of the ponding is on the school property, Mr. Black was not sure if RCWD will allow ponding in wetlands. LaMotte suggested a fence along the pond area to keep kids out. Mr. Kytonen mentioned the ponds are very shallow. Mr. Black mentioned the lowest flood elevations will be two feet above the flood plain. Tourville asked about the trailway to the school? Mr. Black said there will be a 15 feet wide and 140 feet long right of trail way to the school. If the city would prefer something else Royal Oaks is happy to discuss it. Although, Mr. Behrind, Mr. Martin and Mr. Korpella from the school have seen the plans and were comfortable with the trail leading to the ballfields. Tourville asked if the school wasn't in favor of a through road. Mr. Black understood the school was not in favor of a through road. Whereas, the Fire and Police departments were in favor of the road going through. Mayor Wilharber commented the city could have the developers put in sidewalks. March commented sidewalks could be included in the developers agreement. Tourville asked what's to say other motorized vehicles or bikes from driving on the side walk. Mr. Bill Lalonde of 1687 Westview Street, felt it depends how the city address the sidewalks. Tim Schweppe of 7249 Centerville Road, questioned the distance between the development and the north side abutting properties. Mr. Black said it will be a minimal 30 feet but it could be 50 - 60 feet back. Mr. Schweppe asked about drainage? Mr. Kytonen said they could berm it and redirect the flow of water. Mr. Schweppe asked what will happen with the row of pines and the ones which run along the wetlands? Mr. Black said the trees will stay unless, the lot purchaser wishes to move their house in that area. Mr. Schweppe asked the proposed width of the road from Centerville Road since it was constructed at 34 feet? Mr. Kytonen said the width of the road will be 60 feet for right of way and a 34 feet road. 2