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MINUTBS OF THE PLANNING CONCUSSION MEETING APRIL 17, 1989 ZONING FILE 11326-WAYZATA COUNTRY cLUB owner. There were no further comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Chairman Kelley, seconded by Planning Commissioner Cohen, to table this item until the appropriate grading plans are submitted along with the plans for the retention pond. Planning Commissioner Johnson indicated that since this matter had come before the Planning Commission three times, he did not wish to see it again. He felt that the Wayzata Country Club should participate in this matter. Motion, Ayes«5, Johnson, Nay, Motion passed. #1367 STEVEN HARRIS 3850 WATERTOWN ROAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 8:10 P.N. TO 8:25 P.M. Mr. Harris was present for this matter. Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that Mr. Harris was seeking a Conditional iJse Permit to install a pond 100* in diameter and 4* deep. The pond could be classified as a decorative pond with a secondary purpose of providing drainage of moisture content of soils surrounding the pond area. Mr. Harris proposes putting a fence around the pond to prevent his horses from interfering with the function of the pond. He intends to immediately seed the banks. The pond will not change the existing drainage, but rather will provide greater retention. Chairman Kelley inquired as to where the spoils would be placed? Mabusth was not certain, but the applicant indicated that he intended to keep them on his property. Chairman Kelley asked if it would be necessary for the City to take a drainage and flowage easement for the pond? Mabusth stated that the pond was such a local retention area that such an easement may not be necessary. Kelley said that should the property ever be subdivided, the City may wish to have the easement. He also suggested that the City be consistent with its easement policy. Planning Commissioner Johnson questioned the City's possible maintenance liability that may result from taking a drainage easement. Mr. Robert Taylor informed the Planning Commission that in the best of his knowledge, there was an underlying draintile in the area of Mr. Harris' proposed pond. He questioned whether a pond was the proper approach to a drainage problem and expressed concern over the area reverting into a swamp that would back up onto his property. Mr. Loren Butterfield interjected that the draintile ran under his prope^ •./ all the way to the Luce Line. Mr. Harris noted that if the draintile was there and functioning the grass in that area would not be consistently wet