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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />July 12, 2017 <br />Administrator Ericson stated that there are a number of issues with the existing proposal <br />regarding the size of lots, wet lands, street connection versus cul de sac, drainage, municipal <br />services, etc. <br />Discussion ensued regarding denial of the preliminary plat as it is incomplete, high density <br />versus single family residential as the Comp. Plan guides, substandard lots, slowing the <br />reviewing process as RCWD has not had an opportunity to consider. <br />Mr. Todd Christenson, Diamond View Homes, 7800 Pearson Way, Fridley, MN, stated that <br />taking everything into consideration and that he appreciates the amount of time spent with Senior <br />Planner Carlson and Engineer Statz. He is extremely grateful for the assistance and solutions <br />that they have provided to resolve several outstanding issues. He stated that the property is <br />challenging due to wetland issues, man-made ditch and drainage issues. Mr. Christenson stated <br />that a final report would be provided by RCWD and the Army Corp. of Engineers by September <br />7. He stated that the RCWD would not allow filling of wetland areas for development unless a <br />through street was installed. He stated that neighboring residents where the road would be <br />constructed have enjoyed living on a temporary cul de sac and are not in favor of the project due <br />to potential for additional traffic and other issues. <br />Mr. Christenson stated that the preliminary plat has been downsized from 22 original lots to 17 <br />to 16 due to wetlands and a through street. He has been approached by several builders and <br />several home buyers regarding the development. He felt that construction on the roadway could <br />commence in October and foundations being installed in November. Mr. Christenson stated that <br />he understands that there are problems with the Preliminary Plat and desired to pull that from <br />consideration; however, he still desired for the rezoning to be considered due to the development <br />slated across 2Ca' Avenue and he desired to get a jump on that. <br />Lengthy discussion ensued regarding minimum building sizes, lot sizes, how many builders <br />would be allowed, high density versus Comp. Plan, surrounding neighborhoods current zoning of <br />R2, stormwater, potential for rezoning to R2 and use of a Planned Unit Development allowing <br />proper zoning designation per the Comp. Plan and additional variations in lot size, etc. <br />Mr. Christenson stated that he has paid a fee for preliminary plat and does not feel that he should <br />pay an additional fee. He also stated that he paid $100/17 lots as an escrow. Discussion ensued <br />and Engineer Statz stated that Mr. Christenson's escrow has been fully utilized, if not exceeded, <br />with the meeting this evening, discussions and Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. He <br />concurred that a Planned Unit Development with an underlying zoning of R2 should be obtained. <br />Mr. Christenson stated that the lots would be approximately $125,000 with homes being valued <br />at $450,000. <br />Brief discussion ensued regarding high density meaning 12 units/acre and if Mr. Christenson <br />could not make the development happen, the property in the future would be zoned high density <br />which could allow condos, apartment buildings, etc. <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />