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