Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/03/2003

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Dan Floria, 16955 Nutria, Lot 4 Autumn Meadows stated if you look at the records, there have been a lot of calls to the police about 168th Street and high speed traffic. He stated there was also a lot of people tearing up the grass through the park with four-wheelers. He indicated if the City builds a road through there it will amplify the situation as well as encourage additional high- speed traffic. Mark Anderson clarified that what he is proposing is not to avoid a second access to the development, but to avoid a through street that would generate additional traffic. Chairperson Nixt indicated the City tries to provide additional access if they can, but in this case they cannot. He does not think they should prevent development because of that. He would recommend approving the sketch and try to modify the road by Mr. Diedrich, and then he could live with the plan. Commissioner Johnson added the caveat that staff should further speak with the City Attorney and see what can be done through the park. He stated the City can vacate roads; they should be able to vacate parkland. Mr. Brand, 17045 Tiger, stated he owns the property to the north. There is an easement that runs all along his south property line. On his abstract, it says the easement is for a road. It was recommended the property owner try to find the document that supports the easement to determine the intended use. Commissioner Brauer asked if the reason Mr. Brand brought this up is because of the possibility of running a street through his property. Mi'. Brand indicated he may be open to that, as he bought the land for investment. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reeve to approve the sketch plan contingent on compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated March 28, 2003 and recommend that the developer proceed to the preliminary plat stage, subject to staff determining if it is permissible to vacate parkland to address egress issues and at least look at reconfiguration of 170°~ Avenue to reduce the impact on Mr. Diedrich's property. Further Discussion: Chairperson Nixt stated he also wanted to direct staff that private property should not be taken and they should look at parkland for access purposes. Associate Planner Walcl asked if the Commissioners wanted to give comments on the cluster development discussed by the City Council. She stated the Council's idea was to recolnmend cluster homes until someday when urban services are extended to that area. Commissioner Johnson stated he would recommend going forward with the current plan. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Reeve, Brauer, Shepherd, Van Scoy and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Planning Commission/April 3, 2003 Page 8 of 14