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the project to make major layout changes, provide feedback on lot sizes, road alignment, trails, etc. before the Developer incurs expense of detailed civil engineering drawings. Staff does believe there is room to compromise on the mix of lot sizes. Based on the 60 Day Rule, Ordinance #20- 07 does need to move forward to the City Council. If approved, the Ordinance would be contingent upon approval of a future Preliminary Plat and tied to this project specifically. The Planning Commission would request that the applicant provide an additional 60 Day Extension to provide additional time for discussion, negotiation, and compromise. This would require written confirmation by the Developer. Staff is hopeful that the Developer would be willing to provide an additional extension if the City desires to explore a compromise concept plan. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill noted that there will be additional public hearings with the City Council and opportunities for residents to provide comments. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that she received four emails after the 4:00 p.m. deadline that will be a part of the record. Commissioner Woestehoff asked if comments had been received from the DNR. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl noted that the DNR confirmed that they received the plans and noted that procedurally because there will likely be additional changes to the plan, the DNR will provide comments at a later time. Commissioner VanScoy asked if staff received responses from the three residents that they reached out to directly. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that targeted communications were sent to the residents more interior to the site. She stated that one resident responded that he did not feel a special meeting was necessary and was not going to attend tonight. The resident commented that he was aware development would come and hoped that additional homes in the area would lower his taxes. She stated that staff would still recommend density transitioning around the existing lots. Commissioner Woestehoff asked if staff received input from the developer related to their willingness to provide another extension. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that the developer has signed another 60-day extension that was not included in the case and are willing to work with the City and do not want to pressure the decision. Commissioner Peters asked if staff has reached out to the school districts and whether they have support for that level of development. He noted that within Brookfield the school district line occurs within the neighborhood. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that the site is divided by school district boundaries and therefore half the neighborhood would go to Ramsey and half would go to Elk River. She stated that the school district has stated that they sized Ramsey Elementary to prepare for the projected growth in the community. Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 Page 2 of 21