07-25-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMNISS:ON MEETING HELD JUNK 15, 1907 163 MCDONELL CONTINUED Hanson voiced concern with the E:n;ineer's recommendation of a 22' wide road versus the required 24' wide road. lie is also concerned with the public safety aspect in terms of the City's responsibility for landowners served by the existing Woodhill Ave. Mark Fox, 1230 Woodhill Ave., is opposed to a cul-de-sac on Woodhill Ave. because it would be too close to his property, and felt it was too drastic^ just to remove Snow which can be pushed straight ahead. Dave Lind-trom, 1315 Woodhill Ave., acreed with Mr. Fox. Kandi Osborne, adjacent property owner to proposed Lot 3, asked if there are limitations to wetlands being filled; and if there are limitations square footage of a house. Chairman Kelley stated that there are limitations to filling in wetland areas which are controlled by the DNR •ind the City. Regarding the house size, Mr. McDowell stated that there will be protective covenants that go along with the sale of the properties which will specify a minimum house size. Kandi Osborne voiced concern of alot of tree removal to accomodate the mound septic systems and also the concern of a non-functional system filtering onto her property. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaff ron explained that the City's standards for a septic system are that it must be at least 10' from a property line, at least 7 >' from any wells; soil testing is required. He confirmed that a lot of trees wi 11 need to be removed for a mound system. Mr. Sathre stated that topographically, if the system failed, it would drain away from the Osborne property. He felt the chances of a system failing were slight. Johnson voiced concern with the residents preference of not having a cul-de-sac, noting a cul-de-sac would prevent drivers turning around in one's .riveway. 3 :