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3. Incorporation of the comments contained within the Interoffice Engineering/Public Works memo dated February 11, 2015. 4. Prior to final plat approval the applicant shall remove the encroachments on lot 1, block 2 including two sheds and a fence. 5. Prior to final plat approval the applicant shall remove the encroachments on lot 1, block 1 which include the driveway located on the west side of the lot. 6. Prior to final plat approval the applicant shall remove the existing home located at 1333 12t" Ave. NW. 7. A permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be submitted in conjunction with a building permit for proposed lot 1 block 1, and for lots 1, 2 and 3 on block 2. Commissioner Nichols - Matkaiti requested further information on the new home locations. Planning Director Gundlach reviewed the proposed locations for the new homes based on the City's current setbacks. Tom Semanski, 1208 13th Street NW, he questioned how many new homes were being proposed. Planning Director Gundlach explained that five lots were being created and a net increase of three new homes would be constructed. Rodney Waldoch, 1220 NW 13t11 Street, stated he lived adjacent to proposed subdivision. He requested that he be able to remain using this driveway as is even after the proposed in platted into new lots. He commented that he and his dad would continue to maintain the fence and buildings if the adjacent property owner would give them a deeded easement. Mr. Semanski asked where the pond water would drain. Planning Director Gundlach reviewed the drainage plans and commented the water would drain into a 4" outlet pipe. Commissioner Deick asked if the existing easement was temporary or permanent. Marty Campion, project engineer, stated he has not found an easement on the ECK property. He stated he was still trying to obtain a copy of an easement on *he adjacent property. Planning Director Gundlach explained that if any easement was recorded it would be against the Naldoch and adjacent Mazzenga properties. Commissioner Nichols - Matkaiti asked if the encroachment would impact the pond plans. Mr. Campion stated the grading and pond outlet may be slightly impacted. Chairperson Howard noted that staff was recommending approval of the request with conditions. One of the conditions for approval was for the applicant to resolve the encroachment issues. Motion by Commissioner Nichols - Matkaiti, seconded by Commissioner Deick to close the Public Hearing. Approved 5 -0. Motion by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Deick, to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Deick suggested the word "resolve" replace the word "remove" within Conditions #4 and #5. The Commission supported this friendly amendment. Approved 5 -0. Helicopter Demonstration: Friday, February 20'h at 10:00 am Planning Director Gundlach stated APi was exploring the option of installing a helipad on their site. For this reason, the company was offering a demonstration on Friday, February 201h at 10:00 a.m. in order to understand the noise and setback impacts. She reviewed the location of the demonstration in St. Paul and encouraged the Planning Commissioners to Mend the demonstration.