Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/05/2020

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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl provided input from the County comments related to Nowthen and emergency access. Commissioner Anderson stated that he does not believe he would support a 900-foot cul-de-sac. Councilmember Musgrove stated that recently there was a requirement for a certain size for a bus to turn around and asked that size. City Planner Anderson explained that within the rural area a 65-foot radius is required and in the urban area a 60-foot radius is required. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that she spoke with Public Safety and the comment was that the cul-de-sac would need to be full-sized in order to accommodate larger vehicles (plows, garbage trucks, etc.). Commissioner VanScoy commented that the right-in/right-out option seems like it would be a good compromise but would require a divider because people would attempt to turn in. He assumed that most of the traffic leaving would be heading towards Highway 47. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that the applicant is going to propose a right exit only, which has not yet been vetted by Anoka County. Commissioner Woestehoff asked if the County concern would be the connection to 146th and that traffic would cut through. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl believed that the issue was with the spacing. Commissioner Woestehoff suggested removing the connection to 146th which would eliminate the cut through ability, making the access on Nowthen with the cul-de-sac at the other side of the development. Commissioner Anderson asked if the development checks all the boxes for R-2 and this type of development. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that in general all the bulk standards are met with the sketch plan, though items like storm water management, landscaping, density transitioning, traffic, etc. will need to be addressed with the preliminary plat. Jason Bebeau, 15363 Radium St NW, stated that as the developer his goal would be to have a right on only onto CR 5, with no entrance into the development from CR 5. Craig Jochum, Hakanson Anderson, referenced a City comment of at least 25 feet, noting that 50 feet is included. He stated that they would ensure that emergency vehicles have access. Planning Commission/ February 6, 2020 Page 14 of 18