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Mr. March questioned whether Ground Development had considered other plans prior to presenting the plans to the City. Mr. Sterm stated that they usually have one (1) plan they feel strongly about and not several plans. Commission Member Kilian questioned whether the residents to the north had been consulted as to whether they wanted a trail running behind their property. Mr. Sterm said that they had not contacted these residents, however, they would be willing to do so. Chairperson Hanson questioned whether the developer anticipated a traffic problem on Centerville Road being the only access to the development. Mr. Sterm indicated a traffic study has not been completed, but one could be done, Mr. Sterm also indicated he will be working with Anoka County with regards to Centerville Road being the only access and additional road requirements needed. Commission Member LaMotte questioned whether the development was contained in the MUSA. Mr. Hannah indicated two thirds (2/3) of the development is contained in MUSA for 2001 and the final one third (1/3) is contained in MUSA for 2005. Mr. LaMotte also questioned if the development would be built in phases based on the MUSA line. Mr. Hannah stated it would be built in phases beginning with those lots closest to Centerville Road. Commission Member LaMotte questioned how Ground Development intended to handle the development where the drainage ditches are concerned. Mr. Hannah indicated they were just made aware of the ditches and would work with the City Engineer to comply with requirements and recommendations of the City. Mr. March stated that it would be the City's preference for temporary cul -de -sacs rather than pads for turn- arounds based on the fact the turn- arounds in the past have been used for extra storage of boats and vehicles rather than turn- arounds. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers stated, as a property owner to the south of the proposed development, she would prefer to have the cul -de -sac so that it would look like the road had ended. She noted if the street appears to go through; off road vehicles, including snowmobiles, will go straight through onto her property and she would prefer not to have that type of problem. Commission Member DeVine questioned whether the City would require a park in the development. Mr. March indicated the Parks and Recreation Commission had not meet on the issue but he thought they would prefer a park dedication fee. Commission Member LaMotte questioned the type of homes Ground Development anticipates building in the development. Mr. Hannah stated they would use a diverse group of builders so there would be a diverse type of homes. Mr. Hannah stated that it is their preference to have as many ramblers and walkout ramblers as possible rather than split entry homes. He believes having ramblers rather than split entry homes will enhance the value and appearance of the property. Mr. Hannah provided a copy of the covenants and restrictions required in Ground Development's development in the City of Independence. Mr. March questioned how the developer intended to enforce the outside storage covenants and restrictions. Mr. Hannah stated that the covenants are given to builders who in turn give them to the property owners. Mr. Hannah stated he works in conjunction with the builder, the City and the property owner to make sure outside storage complies with the developer's covenants and City ordinance. Page 7 of 13