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3. Resolution #14-07-136 Adopting Findings of Fact #0931 Related to a Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment and Preliminary Plat 4. Resolution #14-07-137 Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment and Preliminary Plat Public Hearing Chairperson Levine called the public hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. Presentation Development Services Manager Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case was to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment and Preliminary Plat approval for a seven (7) lot single family subdivision that is immediately adjacent to Rivlyn Avenue that will extend an existing cul- de-sac. The site is located on the easternmost border of the City, adjacent to the City of Anoka. The purpose of the Preliminary Plat is to provide approval of the layout and configuration of the Plat. The Planning Commission should consider Preliminary Plat approval to be approval of the plat itself, with the Final Plat approving a document for recording as well as approving the final construction plans to achieve the approved layout. The Final Plat is not reviewed by the Planning Commission. A video from MnDOT on the plans for Highway 10 was viewed. He requested the Commission consider how the proposed plat fits in with the Highway 10 Access Study. Staff reviewed the proposal in further detail and questioned how the Commission wanted to proceed with the subdivision. It was noted the request was under the 60 day review. Citizen Input Chairperson Levine supported this case be postponed. Commissioner Bauer was in favor of holding off as well until the service road location has been determined. He stated it would make the most sense for the service road to have the southern route. Commissioner Brauer recommended the public hearing be recessed. He suggested the Commission not make a decision on this matter until the MnDOT study was completed. He did not want the Planning Commission to have to deny the request because it did not have enough information. Development Services Manager Gladhill explained the public hearing could be postponed, but suggested comments be taken this evening. Commissioner Nosan questioned where the trail would be located. Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the proposed trail location on the current plans with the Commission. He indicated the Parks Commission supported the reconfiguration of the trail. He commented that the trail location can be approved by the Park Commission prior to this item moving forward. Randy Deers, representative from Village Bank, explained the subject property has been for sale for the past two years and there has been no interest. After discussing the property with a developer, the plan before the Commission was designed. He indicated the proposed plat would give the seven property owners access to the river. He stated Village Bank would prefer the northern route for the frontage road as it would impact the homeowners less. He believed the plan would benefit the City. Chairperson Levine questioned how the Commission should move forward. Development Services Manager Gladhill suggested the Commission close the public hearing and begin discussing each item requested from Village Bank.