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Mr. Ole Mersinger of 6936 Tourville Circle questioned why all the developments in <br />Centerville and the surrounding area were similarly named rather than using unique <br />names. <br /> <br />Mr. Hannah explained that the name of the development is left up to the owner of the <br />land subject to county approval. <br /> <br />Mr. Mersinger asked what type of drainage was being planned for the development due <br />to the heavy peat soil and the tendency of the water to pond in the area. <br /> <br />Mr. Hannah explained that the lots are engineered which requires soil testing to <br />determine the strength of the soils and determines whether house pads can be built. He <br />also noted that both the Rice Creek Watershed District and the City Engineer had <br />reviewed and approved the drainage plan for Pheasant Marsh. Mr. Hannah then stated <br />that he and his company have stated and continue to state that all water on the property <br />will remain on the property which means the new development will not contribute any <br />runoff to adjacent properties. <br /> <br />Mr. Mersinger asked Mr. Hannah to point out where the holding ponds on the map were <br />located and Mr. Hannah did so. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wilharber indicated he would be abstaining from voting on the matter as it <br />directly affects him. He then noted he has an issue with the way sewer and water is being <br />brought into the project. Commissioner Wilharber indicated that he feels it is normal <br />procedure to bring sewer and water down a main road but this development will run the <br />utilities through other properties by way of several easements. He further commented <br />that, in his opinion, when the City has to rip up those yards to access the utilities people <br />will be upset to lose landscaping regardless of the fact that they are aware the easement <br />exists. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeVine asked Mr. Hannah to explain to the Commission Commissioner <br />Wilharber’s comment concerning the utilities for the development. <br /> <br />Mr. Hannah explained that they intend to bring the utilities across Outlot C and then <br />through a shared easement with the Metropolitan Council for its force main. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wilharber asked how Mr. Schwartz would be connected to the utilities. <br />Mr. Hannah pointed out on the map how Ms. Embly and Mr. Schwartz would be <br />connected and noted it would be during Phase II of the construction. <br /> <br />Mr. Mersinger asked how the previous greenspace issue was resolved. Mr. Hannah <br />pointed out on the map where the greenspaces would be located. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Sheppard, seconded by Commissioner DeVine to close the <br />public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Page 7 of 16 <br /> <br />