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believe the proposed neighborhood would be a deterrent as the lot sizes were larger than required <br /> by the City. He explained that only one builder was being selected and that he had a long- <br /> standing professional relationship with this builder. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy was pleased by the layout of the development. He requested further <br /> information on the density for the proposed development. <br /> Mr. Kryzaniak reported that City standards would allow him to have 3 units to the acre or 61 lots <br /> on the site. He indicated he was proposing to build 44 homes on larger cul-de-sac lots. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill discussed how the City calculated net density noting <br /> right-of-way was removed from this calculation. He also noted that the City is not proposing to <br /> regulate minimum home prices. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, VanScoy, Andrusko, <br /> Brauer, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 8:33 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Bauer expressed concern with how access to Nowthen Boulevard was being lost <br /> within this development. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to recommend the City <br /> Council adopt Resolution #15-04-092 granting Preliminary Plat Approval of Harvest Estates — <br /> Phase I with no change made to the Nowthen Boulevard access until Phase II was considered by <br /> the City. <br /> Further discussion <br /> Commissioner Andrusko asked if it was common to consolidate access points within residential <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reported this was the case as this would limit <br /> congestion and improved safety. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the Nowthen Boulevard access point. <br /> Commissioner Andrusko believed that access management would improve safety along Nowthen <br /> Boulevard, given the high level of speed along this roadway. He reiterated that the current access <br /> Planning Commission/April 9,2015 <br /> Page 7 of 16 <br />