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Mr. March suggested that Royal Uaks approach Anoka County ror access onro L\T. lwenue_ Mr. maCK did 'not believe there will be a problerrneceiving county access authorization-because of the limited generated traffic. Mr. 1.-'1arch confirmed Mayor Wilharber's questions pertaining to the road construction and easements that will be required priorto-thedeve1opment-ofthe north propeftyowned-byGerald Rehbein. Motion by Councilmember Sweeney. seconded-byCouncilmember Travis tcrclose-the-public-hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Deer-Pass Rezone--PUD / PrelimiJlal y- Plat-€onsideration Mr. Gerald Rehbein (R & R Leasing) updated the Council on Deer Pass and requested approval of a R2 PEIDlPreliminary Plat approval: Thereare t5-1ots,irra variety of sizes; and-the-huusing structures will comply with the R5 requirements. Mayor-Wilharberopened discussion-tcrtlre-Councit.- Councilmember Brennerconii.lllled-the- DNR Wetland area and suggested the area be accessible by all citizens not just the homes built on adjacent property. Councilmember Brennerquestioned-ifthe-developer-pfanned to pavethe-trail as- perPari< a,nd Recreation's recommendation. Mr. March noted that the City has found it to be beneficial to have the developer-pave trials instead of the-City completing-theiask.. Nlr. Peterson mentioned that an oversized pipe will be installed, anticipating the development of the north-property: !vIr: PetersouTeferred-tcra-Ille1llo fromJeffMcDowell in leg,uJ~ tcrthe-walt:l l1laiu(See attached). Ms. JennllerStewarn (1995-7:r-Streef) wooderedjf the houses and the lots wilt comply with the R5 zoning- district: Mr: Rehbein noted-the homes- arepianned-to be constructed-in- accordance-with the R5 standards but some of the lots are less than the R5 lot required size. ?v1r. Palzer-noted-ro- the C ouncit that-01 dina.llCe 4- 1 eq uir es a 3Y front yard,arrct a- HY side-yard- set- back and Mr. Rehbein is requesting a 25' front yard, and a 7' side yard set back. }\''1r. Rod Henslin (J967-73rd Street) statecttbat tots. 1,. 2,.3, and 4 are at or below the R2-1evel of zoning requirements. And; lots 10, no, 12, 15; and-l6-meetthe-R2 district. The btrlkofthelotsaresubstandard size which is inappropriate. The Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan explain the minimal requirements and-the City should- not lower-rts- standards for any deveIoper.uThestreetwidth-has beerrrednced-from 35' to 24'. Mr. Henslin discussed the wetland layout and urged the Council not to allow drainage onto the south property line. Mr. Rehbein-explained that-theState-allows 300000-squarefeetofwethmd to be filled in without obtaining a national permit, which takes six months. NIr. Henslirr suggested beautification-of the- area,- assist drainage and help torregate-drainage concerns for lot 4. Lot 4, drainage can vary from 908 to 909 and may prove to be a problem lot. Furthermore, the developer may want to take-advantage ofthewetland-s and eliminate the-Wier. Mr. Peterson said that he met with Mr. Henslin at the site and additional drainage or excavating of the site will require a national permit. :Vir. Brian Patterson (1975-73rd.Street) questioned. the difference between lot size and the number of lots in the Woods of Clearwater Creek and- proposed Deer Pass Development. Mr Rehbein-said that all developments are driven by the property and the plan supports the natural surroundings_ Page 2 of- 9