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The Applicant has proposed a 24 foot wide private street running north -south through the Subject Property. The <br />Applicant has also proposed one connection to Nowthen Boulevard on the south end of the site. The home on the <br />southern most parcel does have a driveway onto Nowthen Boulevard. Staff has also commented that 2 lots should <br />be removed to create better turn radiuses at the entrance of the development (from 146th). Staff has sent the Sketch <br />Plan to Anoka County for review. Anoka County's comments are attached. <br />As it pertains to comments from Anoka County: <br />• Anoka County's strong preference is for no direct access to Nowthen Boulevard (County State Aid Highway <br />5), thus creating a cul-de-sac condition on a private road <br />• If the City finds that access is required, then appropriate modifications will be required to Nowthen <br />Boulevard at the cost of the Developer as outlined in the Anoka County Review Letter <br />• The long-term plan for this segment of Nowthen Boulevard is to 'turn back' to the City (would coincide with <br />a 'turn back' of Highway 47 from the State of Minnesota to Anoka County) <br />Anoka County's comments also reference Federal noise standards. As is commonplace with residential <br />developments on State Aid Roads and other major roads, a Noise Study should be a requirement of the Preliminary <br />Plat. <br />Code Sections <br />• Section 117-112: R-2 Bulk Standards <br />• Section 117-588: Major Plat Requirements <br />Alternatives <br />1. Proceed with the proposal as -is <br />2. Direct the Developer to modify the proposal <br />3. Direct Staff to guide the parcel as a different land use <br />1. Please note that if the project conforms to all applicable zoning regulations, the project would have <br />current 'standing' to proceed forward. However, based on Anoka County comments about access and <br />Staff comments regarding turning radius, it is possible to evaluate this option. <br />Funding Source: <br />The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with this project and review. <br />Recommendation: <br />City Staff recommends that the Applicant proceed to the Preliminary Plat phase with revisions outlined in the Staff <br />Review files. <br />Action: <br />No formal action required. Provide Applicant feedback on Sketch Plan and preparation of a preliminary plat for the <br />proposed project. <br />Site Location Map <br />Sketch Plan (Updated) <br />City Code Section 117-112 <br />Planning Review <br />ProjectDox Comments (Staff Comments) <br />Anoka County Traffic Review <br />Letter of Opposition <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />