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Community Development Director Gladhill provided details on the two lots that staff and <br /> Commission would recommend removing in order to provide better density transitioning. <br /> Councilmember Shryock agreed with the lower density. She stated that buffering was also <br /> discussed for the north and west sides of the property. She stated that if the two lots were <br /> reduced and the buffering were to be added on the north and west, she could support this type of <br /> request. She stated that this plan identifies a road connecting to Highway 10 and stated that she <br /> is unsure that she would support that connection. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that access would be for emergency access <br /> only and would not be a public roadway. He noted that the item was added after discussions <br /> with public safety. He stated that the emergency access would appear similar to a pedestrian <br /> trail. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if these would be single-family villa type homes. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that these would be detached single- <br /> family homes. He noted that there would be an HOA to manage shared common areas. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that this property has challenges and noted that he would not have <br /> a problem with the 14 lots, as that could be helpful to make this property financially viable. He <br /> asked how the developer would pay for the removal of the material. <br /> Don Kveton, 5750 177th Avenue, stated that he has been trying to get a project to move forward <br /> multiple times over the past nine years. He stated that they are trying to find a way to get <br /> through this and City staff has been great in providing assistance. He stated that they need <br /> everything they can get to make this a viable project. He stated that they are currently doing a <br /> similar detached villa product in Blaine. He noted that he already has interest from two builders <br /> on this project. <br /> Jim de Lambert, Carlson McCain, stated that he is assisting with the environmental aspects of the <br /> project. He stated that currently they are attempting to find funding assistance through two <br /> different sources, which are designed specifically for this type of project. He stated that the grant <br /> application is due on May 1st. He stated that there is a meeting this Friday with staff to continue <br /> to work together to ensure that the grant application will be complete. He provided additional <br /> details on the phase one assessment that was completed on the property as well as the phase two <br /> investigation that was completed. He noted that the report was then submitted to the Minnesota <br /> Pollution Control Agency and a response action plan was then created which identified the clean- <br /> up plan and goals. <br /> Brian Krystofiak, Carlson McCain, stated that it would be a big deal to lose the two lots as they <br /> are attempting to make up the financial gap in the project. He stated that the layout has been <br /> adjusted to meet the density transitioning and setbacks. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is not opposed to 14 lots. He noted that this type of <br /> housing tends to have houses close together to create a community in itself. <br /> City Council/March 26,2019 <br /> Page 5 of 11 <br />