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Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and noted that the Planning <br /> Commission restated its recommendation for approval of this project at its November 2, 2017 <br /> meeting. He stated that the Environmental Policy Board recommends that the conveyance of the <br /> corridor for the Lake Itasca Greenway is sufficient public benefit for a Planned Unit <br /> Development approval. He stated that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that <br /> the conveyance of the corridor for the Lake Itasca Greenway is sufficient public benefit for a <br /> Planned Unit Development approval and recommends that Park Dedication and Trail <br /> Development Fee obligations be satisfied through a cash contribution. <br /> Mayor Strommen noted that there was a problem with the live broadcasting, which has been <br /> corrected. She asked staff to take note of the issue because it has happened more regularly in <br /> recent times. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that this has come before the Council a number of times and he is <br /> troubled that they cannot seem to get this done right. He stated that the developers are asking for <br /> the zoning change, ordinance change, and yet further definition of the greenway still seems to be <br /> needed. He stated that he believes that this should go through the typical process and the City <br /> should not be granting these approvals ahead of the plat submission and therefore he will not <br /> support this item. <br /> Mayor Strommen asked for further definition of the property borders and specifically the four- <br /> acre parcel. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill provided further clarification. He stated that while <br /> the four-acre parcel will not be used for park, any cash obtained from the sale of the parcel <br /> would go into the park trust fund. <br /> Councilmember Shryock asked for additional details on the density transitioning that would <br /> occur near the existing homes. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that they have worked to obtain wider and <br /> deeper lots near the existing homes, noting that there would be a 45-foot buffer area that would <br /> be encumbered by easement. He stated that the lot depth for the proposed homes would be 15 <br /> feet short of the required depth. He noted that a berm could be used for density transitioning but <br /> noted that, with that option, the depth would still be short five feet. He stated that aspect could <br /> be negotiated through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) should the Council view the public <br /> benefit to be adequate to support that variation. <br /> Val Kruger, 15210 Kangaroo Street, asked the Council to think about what they are doing. She <br /> stated that the residents desire the rural aesthetic and feel of the community. She stated that there <br /> is already a huge development that received approval, and this would be another large <br /> development in the area, which would go against the desires of the community. She stated that <br /> the City should pause and wait for the right development, as this developer is requesting a lot of <br /> concessions. She stated that the elementary school already cannot support the children in the <br /> community and this would add more children. She stated that they have spoken with a realtor <br /> that has stated that her property value will drop with this development. She stated that her <br /> City Council/November 28,2017 <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br />