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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1978 - PAGE 6 3. location of all existing structures FARM AT LONG LAKE 4. location of proposed fences on wetlands 820 N. Brown Rd. Variance Motion, Ayes (6), Nays (0). The motion passed. #358 Coimnissioner Hannah stated he felt they should keep in mind the safety aspect plus the developer's intent, and also provide the best road width that will also be safe and keep the country atmosphere. Jim Olson stated the minivuum that could be approved is 20 ft., but they would like to see about 24 ft. with emphasis on the base more so than the bituminous sur- face. The Commission discussed roads and how the City could take over the private road and pay for costs of maintenance. Hurr felt fencing the wetlands was against the Ordin- ance and suggested asking the City Attorney for his recommendation. Tim Adams asked if the Planning Commission should be in- volved in designing private roads. Hannah stated the Commission is not trying to design, but are only trying to ensure safety. Hassel stated if the City Engineer recommends 20 ft. and if the Cl mission is told by the developer this is a hardship. . .i if it is determined a 10 ft. strip is not safe, then the Commission must address this problem. Jim Olson recommended there should be evidence that each lot could support a satisfactory septic system and ad- vised the Commission to get this information before final plat approval. Hurr addressed riparian rights and asked if the City Attorney had responded to Mr. Pflaum's March 7, 1978 letter on this. The Zoning Administrator stated he has not re- ceived this information yet. The Planning Commission indicated they wanted this infor- mation before the next meeting. Hurr felt the pedestrian easement would be granting riparian rights and if the Commission stipulates the allowed uses of the lake access easements, this would be a change in