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Community Development Director Gladhill explained the City has seen a number of requests for <br />developments with 65-foot-wide lots. He noted this lot size was becoming more common place <br />and noted the City may consider a new zoning district. <br />Commissioner Gengler questioned if the City had any other developments with 65-foot lots. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported Riverstone by Capstone had 65-foot-wide <br />lots. He reported another development was coming forward with a mix of 65 to 80-foot-wide lots. <br />Commissioner Surma inquired if the proposed homes were compatible with the adjacent homes. <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl reported the homes were compatible and noted she could investigate <br />this further. <br />Commissioner Anderson requested to hear from the applicant. <br />Tim Bumbo, 10122 Ewing Avenue in Brooklyn Park, thanked the Commission for their time. He <br />noted the proposed homes were maintenance free and were growing in popularity. <br />Commissioner Anderson questioned what the street widths would be. <br />Mr. Bumbo reported the street widths would be normal City street widths. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked what the alternative tool would be to support this development if <br />not presented as a PUD. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated a change would need to be made to the bulk <br />standards for this area. He explained another option to the Commission would be to consider a <br />variance for the development. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked how long it would take to change the bulk standards. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported a Zoning Amendment would be required <br />which would take 60 to 90 days to complete. <br />Commissioner Anderson noted the square footage of the lots still complied with the City's R-1 <br />zoning requirements. <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated his concern was if the bulk standards were changed, he feared that <br />all developments that come before the City would propose 65-foot-wide lots. <br />Chairperson Bauer discussed the importance of having proper access to the proposed development <br />and stated he would have a hard time supporting this development without it. <br />Planning Commission/December 6, 2018 <br />Page 6 of 12 <br />