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The applicant is proposing to extend Rivlyn Avenue which would terminate at a public cul-de-sac. The total cul-de-sac length would be approximately 950 feet, based on aerial photos. Staff would need this exact measurement with the submittal of the preliminary plat, and the Planning Commission would need to grant a variance to total cul-de-sac length in order for the project to move forward. The road would be a public road, and sidewalks will be required on at least one side of the road (which is not currently shown on the plan set). Staff will seek a Parks and Recreation recommendation on sidewalks. The applicant is not proposing access onto Highway 10, though the City Police Department has requested an emergency access from the north, potentially a trail with breakaway barriers. Landscaping The site will require density transitioning to the adjacent properties to the west, which are located in the R-1 Residential District. The site layout is challenging, so additional discussions are required. A tree preservation and a landscaping plan will be required with Preliminary Plat submittal. The density transitioning requirements will likely cause some of the lots to shift in order to meet the requirements. Staff has also requested landscaping along the northern edge of the property for the homes abutting the commercial properties to the north. Staff will need additional discussions with the Developer on this topic. Planning Commission The Planning Commission met on March 7, 2019 and discussed the sketch plan. Staff did receive verbal comments and input from residents at the meeting who felt it was appropriate to require density transitioning and felt more comfortable with 12 lots than 14. Residents also expressed concern over the private dock due to low water levels in that area, as well as increased foot traffic. The Planning Commission recommended the City Council view the sketch plan and supported Staffs recommendation of moving forward to preliminary plat with increased landscaping, density transitioning, and a reduction of 2 lots. Based on the Planning Commission's feedback, the Applicant updated their proposed sketch plan to include density transitioning. Please see the attached plan set (original), updated plan set (includes density transitioning) and an overlay of the two plan sets. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. There are no requests for financial assistance from the City at this time. However, given the amount of construction debris cleanup, the project is seeking cleanup funds from the State of Minnesota. This may require some sort of local match. These discussions will occur at future stages of the project. Recommendation: Staff seeks broad policy direction on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendment requirement. This is a discretionary action. Staff does not object to the project if the City desires to move forward, contingent upon compliance with Staff Review. Action: Staff seeks broad policy direction on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendment requirement. This is a discretionary action. Staff does not object to the project if the City desires to move forward, contingent upon compliance with Staff Review. Attachments Updated Plan Set Comparison to Planning Commission Version Planning Report Staff Review (ProjectDox) Landscape Report