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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Page 2 questioned if that could now be confirmed or if it was no longer an issue due to continuing 44 work with the Public Works and Engineering Department and standards at that time 45 compared to now. 46 Mr. Lloyd clarified that, while regulations had changed over the years, the City Engineer’s 47 initial review had provided him with no reason for concern. Mr. Lloyd did note that, if and 48 when the project moves forward, the soil will be analyzed, and regulations of City Code 49 and the Watershed District will dictate soil issues on the site. 50 At the request of Member Murphy, Mr. Lloyd deferred a response related to the purpose 51 of the berms to the applicant when he came forward to speak. 52 Member Stellmach noted that Lot 3 included a wetland that proceeded further into the lot 53 than other lots experienced; and questioned if there were any drainage concerns with 54 that lot, in particular with a winter and spring most recently experienced, along with 55 exceptional rainfall having occurred already this year. 56 Mr. Lloyd advised that staff had no particular concerns; noting that there were 57 requirements in place to address proximity of lots and developments to wetlands, 58 reducing their limiting their maximum impervious surface at 25%, which would also apply 59 to Lot 3. Mr. Lloyd reiterated that there were special requirements of City Code and the 60 applicable Watershed District that would address the development; and therefore staff 61 had no apprehensions. 62 At the request of Chair Boguszewski, Mr. Lloyd confirmed that there had no additional 63 public comments received by staff beyond those included as part of the staff report. 64 Applicant Dean Hanson, partner of Landmark of Roseville, LLC 65 Mr. Hanson reported on the neighborhood meeting held on the project; and recognized 66 several neighbors present in tonight’s audience. Mr. Hanson proceeded to present the 67 development of the proposed Owasso Preserve in Roseville, MN; and reviewed the 68 history and make-up of his firm. 69 In response to concerns raised about soil conditions, Mr. Hanson advised that this site, 70 like a number of challenging sites being developed today, allowed a developer to address 71 those issues through the use of improved technology and equipment, allowing soils to be 72 corrected, compacted and addressed as required. 73 In response to Lot 3, Mr. Hanson advised that the home on that lot, as with all the homes, 74 would be set with the lowest floor elevation set above any high water marks, as per 75 engineering requirements. 76 Home Design 77 In light of a City Council discussion held on July 7, 2014, Mr. Hanson requested 78 consideration that this development be allowed to build garages up to 5’ in front of a 79 house façade, outside the restrictions of the current ordinance requiring they be built 5’ 80 behind. Mr. Hanson advised that it appeared that this may soon become an amendment 81 to current ordinance, but noted that it may not be in place by the time needed to start 82 construction on this development and design of the proposed homes. 83 Vice Chair Boguszewski noted that historically from his personal perspective as well as a 84 Member of the Variance Board and Planning Commission, he had supported efforts to 85 make restrictions on garage faces relative to the house than currently outlined. Vice Chair 86 Boguszewski, while noting the variance request, advised that if the Planning Commission 87 approved the preliminary plat tonight, it in no way committed or suggested allowance for 88 such a variance; noting that such an issue would need to be determined by the City 89 Council. 90 Community Development Director Paul Bilotta 91 Mr. Bilotta reported on the applicant’s presentation of this Preliminary Plat at the City 92 Council meeting on July 7, 2014, as referenced by Mr. Hanson; and opined that the City 93 Council seemed supportive of the concept that by projecting 5’ out for the garage, it 94