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Further discussion Commissioner Nosan stated she would prefer not to make the lots quite so small given the fact this would increase the number of lots and therefore increase traffic. She explained she would prefer to have 2 or 2.5 acre lots. Commissioner Brauer commented he shared this same concern as well. He feared that this development would set the tone for future developments along Trott Brook. However, if the lots were smaller in order to protect the brook, this was another matter. He recommended the Planning Commission review the Comprehensive Plan in order to address the total preservation of Trott Brook. Commissioner Anderson stated the properties to the east were one acre in size, which was not too far out of alignment with the proposed development. He explained he supported the preservation of the 15 acres along Trott Brook and for this reason, he was willing to compromise on the lot size. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Surma, Brauer, Gengler, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner VanScoy. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Nosan, to recommend City Council adopt Resolution #17-04-083 granting Preliminary Plat approval of Covenant Meadows, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated February 24, 2017. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Nosan, Brauer, Gengler, and Surma. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner VanScoy. 5.04: Consider Sketch Plan Review for Riverstone Addition located near Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street; Case of Capstone Homes (Project No. 17-106) Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case is to review a sketch plan for a 293-lot subdivision (245 detached single-family and 48 townhomes). Please note that this has been revised from when the Planning Commission last saw the concept (originally closer to 350 lots; a number of the townhome lots have been removed. A Sketch Plan affords the Planning Commission the opportunity to review a project before it enters the official Preliminary Plat stage. The Preliminary Plat (future step) is the most important step in the review process and gives the project 'entitlement' to the project. Staff reviewed the plan in detail with the Commission and requested feedback on the sketch plan. Commission Business Planning Commission/April 6, 2017 Page 6 of 12