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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, LeTourneau, Riley, <br />Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. <br />6. PUBLIC HEARING <br />None. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />7.01: Receive Update of Pearson Bowers Drive Concept (Project No. 16-31a) <br />Mayor Strommen recused herself from the discussion as she works for the Department of Natural <br />Resources. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from <br />the Planning Commission to submit the Concept Development to the DNR as a Planned Unit <br />Development for official comment. <br />Al Pearson, 14821 Bowers Drive, stated that when this was designed with his consultant they <br />designed the proposed subdivision in an attempt to match the existing development in the area to <br />provide consistency. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked if once the concept is sent to the DNR, they would then provide <br />approval or denial. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the DNR would not provide formal <br />approval but would provide input on whether they feel that the local ordinances of the City are <br />being followed. He stated that the City would be looking for affirmation from the DNR as to <br />whether or not they feel that this would be appropriate. He stated that there have been some <br />public comment opportunities and noted that the comments from the public are split 50/50, as <br />some are comfortable with the one -acre size lots while others would prefer two or 2.5 acre lots. <br />Councilmember Riley asked and received confirmation that the current regulations would require <br />2.5 acre lots while the new rules once adopted by the DNR would allow % acre lots, and a large <br />number of the existing homes on Bowers Drive are one acre as they were developed prior to the <br />existing rules. <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to submit the Concept <br />Development as a Planned Unit Development to the DNR for Official Comment. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley. Williams, <br />Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. <br />Mayor Strommen rejoined the Council. <br />City Council / September 13, 2016 <br />Page 4of14 <br />