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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Page://: 3 Wednesday, May 4, 1988 be filling inside the lines determined by the DNR an the Army Corps of Engineers. Goedeke indicated a concern about the impact of development on wildlife in the area, about the size of the lots south of Orchard Lane, and about potential development of lots A and B. Dahlgren pointed out that outlots A and B would not be buildable and that planning them as outlots would provide ample protection. Gene 0' Brien, 951 Orchard Lane, indicated a concern about the size of proposed lot 8, and indicated that it appeared to be the same size as outlots A and B. Dahlgren commented that there appeared to be ample size on lot 8 to allow development, and that the DNR normal high water line definition determines if a lot were buildable. Dahlgren further indicated that city regulations would have to be changed before development could occur on outlots A and B because the DNR line would not allow for setback requirements to be met. Bill Broenen, 945 Orchard proposed development would Honchell replied that the development on higher land. Lane, have DNR questioned on wildlife didn't have what affect the breeding areas. a concern with Goedeke asked what impact this development would have on the cattail area. Honchell replied that the cattail area would be protected by the DNR line and the 75 setback requirement. Johnson pointed out that homeowners would not have the right to cut down cattails without DNR approval. Reiling commented that each homeowner could ask the DNR permission for a channel to open water. Don Merkel, 2869 Victoria, pointed out that there had originally been money set aside in the city's park land acquisition bond issue to purchase this property. Dahlgren stated they didn't recall if the acquisition was called for in the original general city park plan, but believed that there was not enough money in the bond issue to purchase lake shore. Mayor Rog indicated that the city at one time wanted to purchase the property as part of a lineal park, but turned it down because the surrounding neighborhood did not approve of the purchase. Johnson suggested that if the neighborhood wanted the city to purchase the property, they could petition the Park Board and City Council for the acquisition. Frank Usenik, 2955 West Owasso Boulevard, questioned why fill had been allowed along the road. Reiling summarized his dealings wi th the Army Corps of Engineers, and indicated that he was through fighting with them and that they were satisfied.