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PLATS & SUBDIVISIONS-
STREETS & UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE JULY 22, 1970 Page 1
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. by Chairman Schmedeke.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Crowder, Meissner, Schmedeke
Member Absent: Zeglen
Others Present: Darrel Clark, Engineering Assistant
PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT, P.S. ��70-03, INNSBRUCK NORTH, BY_VIEWCON, INC.: That
portion of the E'� of the S� of Section 24.
Mr. Charles Van Eeckhout was gresent representing Viewcon, Inc. He explained
that they were asking for a rezoning for the Easterly half of this 120 acres, and
would be platting the entire area. The streets and lots were shown on the pre-
liminary plat given to the Subcoaunittee for study. The terrain is rough; some of
the lots were simple to use and some could not be used, probably for many ye�rs.
There are approximately 100 lots that are very nicely situated. The plat will
consist of one area containing the single f amily residences on the Westerly portion
of the land, and the balance will be Outlot C and Outlot D. These Outlots will
contain the condominium type of apartments which are about the size of a large
rambler. There will be 12 units per building with 7� units per acre including the
park land which is a 12 acre parcel. Outlot A is a small lot in the Northwest
corner of the property and Outlot B is a storm sewer holding basin and park for
the residents.
The proposed Matterhorn Drive (State Aid Street) was discussed. Originally
it was aligned East of the present proposal, but there would be no problem changing
it.
In answer to Mr. Crowder's question, the Engineering Assistant said the water
supply will be no problem, we have a trunk line in Matterhorn Drive. The sanitary
sewer is the problem, but it is not one that cannot be solved. The City has an
8 inch sewer running up Hathaway Lane, and it is nearing capacity. He didn't be-
lieve Fridley could take all of the capacity, but it was hoped New Brighton could
take part into their system. This is one of the fine points that had not been
studied yet because the density hasn't been determined. Probably we would have to
have lift stations, and perhaps part could be by gravity. Another solution would
be underground storage and pump out the reservoir during off peak hours.
Mr. Van Eeckhout said that this had been done in Brooklyn Park, and he felt
the sewer problem was more of a mechanical one which could be worked out with the
City. Referring to the proposed plat, he continued that the Westerly portion
would contain 6 blocks, with Outlot A, which was too small for a buildable site,
and the area they were asking to be rezoned would contain Outlots B, C and D.
Outlot B is the storm sewer holding basin. This is an attractive parcel and would
add a lot to the project as it would be used for a central park for the use of
the residents and would have a walking path. As far as the residential lots were
concerned, there were no minimum lots, as there will be two lots to the acre.
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Mr. Van Eeckhout said they are planning to have underground utilities.
The Engineering Assistant explained that easements are not shown on the pre-
liminary plat, but the developer will be informed what the City needs before the
final plat is drawn. There probably would be a dedication of 50 feet for the street
with an additional 10 feet for utilities. The street pattern was discussed, and
the Commission gave approval to the layout. At the request of the petitioners,
Regis Drive was closed to prevent traffic from the proposed plat, but it was deter-
mined that Hathaway Lane would have to remain open. The two State Aid roads through
the area are Hathaway Lane and the proposed extension of Matterhorn Drive.
Mr. Meissner asked if Viewcon had followed the City's Code regarding the 12
parking stalls per unit. They Had. Then he asked that, with the contour of the
1and being shown and the placement of the roads and lots, were they anticipating
a lot of grading or live within the contours and go up and down the hills. Mr. Van
Eeckhout answered they would do a minimum amount of grading and work with the
Engineering Department. They would do as little with the land as possible to
maintain the character of the land. At this time, the platting has been studied
considerably more than other problems, as they realize when the plat is filed,
that is it.
MOTION by Crowder, seconded by Meissner, that the P1ats & Subdivisions-
Streets and Utilities Subcommittee recommend approvaZ to the Planning Commission
of the proposed Preliminary Plat, P.S. #70-03, Innsbruck North, by Viewcon, Inc.
for that portion of the Ez of the S12 of 5ection 24, as shown on the document
studi ed by the Subcommittee this evening dated July 17, 1970. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT :
MOTION by Meissner, seconded by Crowder, that the Plats & Subdivisions-Streets
& Utilities Subcommittee meeting be adjourned at 7:50 P.M. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.
Res ect ull� submitted
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Ha 0'Brian
Recording Secretary