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f i MINUTKS OK TIIK ORONO IM^VNNlNCi COMMISSION MEtTI'INCi HELD ON MAY 16. 1994 / (#17) #1885 LUNDGREN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC., 2675 SIXTH A\TNUE NORTH - REVIEW OF AMENDED SKETCH PLAN (CONTINUED) Forbord and Uban gave an overview of the project and detailed the changes from the previous submittal. Forbord stated they have reduced the density in the project because the wetland laws have changed significantly and have directly impacted how they can develop the property. He noted that the school had taken more land in the are for institutional purposes. He stated they propose one acre lots on the south portion and two acre lots on the northern part of the site. Lindquist inquired if they would have to provide mitigation areas for the wetland areas they disturbed. Forbord responded that they will work with the City to determine where those areas will be as they aren't sure at this time just how much wetland area is involved. Uban reviewed the goals and described the wetlands on the site and how they plan to create a healthier complex of wetlands. He discussed how mitigation would be addressed. Forbord stated that the wetlands on the site have been severely impacted by the agricultural use of the land. Runoff from the site is contaminated and is not being treated. They will be meeting the requirements for cleaner and better managed runoff as required by state and federal wetland management laws. Discussion ensued regarding the Comprehensive Plan determination that this area should have sewer. Gaffron stated that when the issue of serving this area was discussed they took into consideration the soils and the high water table. Discussion ensued regarding the drainage patterns in the area. Chair Schroeder inquired what the actual proposed density was and Forbord responded they are proposing 44 units tc ''onstructed. He stated they would not know exactly what the numbers would be un.n the project was completed. He explained the process of determining feasibility for the development and noted that the costs of developing this site will be three to four times higher than normally found in a development given the problems on the property and the distance or location of water and sewer service. He stated they have requested sketch plan review to determine if the City would approve the idea of the development prior to their investment of additional monies in the project. Nolan inqujr*-d ab'?ut open space on the site and Forbord responded that they would prefer to have Ijirgtr open spaces which would be of more benefit than numerous small open spaces throughout the site. Chair Schroeder inquired what the average lot size would be, including the open space, and Uban responded that 30% of the site would be open space and the lots would be approximately .85 acre in size, if they develop 44 lots. Forbord discussed the buffering from Willow and stated they would be working with the City to determine the best means of achieving this. Nolan asked about the extensive grading proposed on the site and Forbord described the Heather Run development in Plymouth and explained how they enhanced the area through grading and design to