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nr k Hearing of Pormit! Applications ^1-^2. Jerry Xoosman — Stormwater management plan for a 4-lot ainole-familv residential subdivision called "Abbewfood Two* on a 51 acre site. Staff Indicated that this project involves a four-lot single-family residential subdivision, and recommended approval of the project, pending receipt of those items noted in staff's report. Mr. Eulberg appeared on behalf of the developer, and indicated that the developer finds the recommendations of staff to be acceptable. It was moved by Manager Lindley, seconded by Manager Miller, that the permit be approved with issuance conditioned upon receipt of those items set forth in staff's report in a form and substance acceptable to staff. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 91-122. Mark Z. Jones. II — Stormwater management plan for a 12 unit townhome development called “Ramsaate To%#nhomes*. Staff reviewed the history of this project, noting that the development involves property located southwest of the intersection of Cambridge Street and Hiawatha Avenue in the City of Hopkins. Staff noted concerns expressed by the residents about downstream flooding. Staff indicated that the exhibits provided by the developer generally conform to the District's rules. Staff expressed concern about the slope of the banks of the proposed pond, and recommended that a cash surety be required to ensure performance in any necessary remedial action. Staff further indicated that the apartment complex, which was previously developed by Mr. Jones, appears to have encroached on the present site by placing an aggregate parking area along che length of the west edge of the site. Mr. McNeff appeared on behalf of the Minnehaha Oaks Association. Manager Miller stated that he was concerned that the Watershed District was being pulled into issues beyond the scope of the District's jurisdiction. Manager Lindley asked for more information concerning the Minnehaha Oaks Association. Mr. McNeff responded that it is a non-profit organization incorporated to save certain trees which would be destroyed by the proposed development. Mr. McNeff provided a detailed review of the development of the area surrounding the proposed development, including many slides of the area dating back to 1945. The slides indicated that substantial amounts of area near the Oak Forest homes have been covered by impervious material. Mr. McNeff also provided slides which, he daisied, showed that trees have been removed from portions of the proposed site, so that the site could be used for parking for the neighboring apartment. Mr. McNeff also provided the Board of Managers with written material summarizing the Minnehaha Oaks Association's position and reproducing certain UlairtOT -2-(ia/i7/si)