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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday November 7, 1990 Page 3 Goedeke stated that long ago that area used to be a dump, and that it was a deep hole, that is why the sewer had to be diverted, Goedeke also stated that he was concerned about the buildability of the lots due to the amount of filling that has taken place. Keel stated that this has been checked out, it has been determined that some soil preparation would be needed but that the lots are buildable. Goedeke stated that the lot has to be at least 10-15 feet higher than it was years ago. Zeece state that it has risen even more than that. Johnson asked Zeece what his preference was, three lots or all together. Zeece stated that he would like to see the whole plat approved at once. Johnson stated that she agreed. stokes asked why this had to be continued. stokes questioned what the tax forfeitured lot had to do with the plat before the Commission and why it should be delayed on the premise that somebody someday might want to develop that land. Stokes stated that they should give Zeece his plat approval. The public hearing was closed. DeBenedet stated that if the Commission approves the plat they are creating difficulties for the future if someone ever wanted to develop the tax forfeitured land. Giving plat approval now is contrary to good planning principles. DeBenedet stated that the Commission shouldn't create situations where developers have to create flag lots or double frontage. DeBenedet stated that the Commission shouldn't give maximum benefit to the first one in the door. Johnson stated that's why she asked Zeece if he wanted approval for three lots or wait for the whole plat. Shardlow testified that the tax forfeitured land might come back to the Commission as park land. The whole purpose of the subdivision is to look at impacts on surrounding land. Wietecki stated that determining that the land to the east is surplus and should be sold to a developer could take a long time. Berry stated that this situation has happened before, and it is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to plan for the entire city. Berry added that the Commission should not put a future developer in the position that he cannot use his land. DeBenedet stated that he is unclear on the process. He asked whether the Council needs to make a determination that the land is surplus before the Commission can act.