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City Planner McGuire Brigl reported the driveways would be 25 feet wide. <br /> Commissioner Anderson questioned what the proposed townhome units would look like. He <br /> inquired what the 30-foot easement going through the property was for. <br /> City Planner McGuire Brigl reported the 30-foot easement was for a roadway and would outside <br /> the proposed plat. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed a photo of a project Shade Tree was <br /> completing in Anoka, Minnesota. <br /> Commissioner Anderson expressed concern with the fact the proposed trails did not connect to <br /> any other trails within the City. He stated the proposed trails would only serve this small <br /> community and not the City at large. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated it would be the City's intention to make <br /> connections to the north to 157th and south to Alpine Drive. He explained that the Planning <br /> Commission could require the developer to install a sidewalk along Potassium Street if this was a <br /> safety concern. <br /> Commissioner Surma asked if the wetland was a designated wetland by the DNR. <br /> City Planner Anderson reported this was a DNR protected public wetland. <br /> Commissioner Surma questioned if the residents in attendance would support the proposed <br /> development if the roadway were widened and sidewalks were included. <br /> Mr. Hampton stated he supported sidewalk and bike paths so long as they did not run on the east <br /> side of the street. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill commented on how the project would have to <br /> address the wetland impacts if the roadway were widened and sidewalks were required. He <br /> recommended a sidewalk be placed on the west side of the road. He explained the developer <br /> would have to amend his plans prior to seeking Final Plat approval in order to address the <br /> comments and concerns being raised by the Planning Commission. <br /> Commissioner Gengler stated she supported the development noting it included trails, protected <br /> the wetlands and provided open space. She asked if a traffic study should be completed for this <br /> development. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy questioned how many homes would be included in this development. <br /> City Planner McGuire Brigl reported this development would include 35 homes. <br /> Planning Commission/November 1,2018 <br /> Page 9 of 12 <br />