Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/04/2020

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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. Commissioner VanScoy referenced the plan to have a right -out only and no entrance and asked for input from the engineer. Mr. Jochum stated that the County stated that they would consider a right-in/right-out with a turn lane. He stated that they have not yet proposed the right -out only option to the County. Alena Hunter, 14628 Helium St, thanked everyone for the opportunity to have the open house. She described the path traffic takes from Highway 47 onto and along CR 5. She stated that if the only entrance into the development is from 146th that will cause a bigger traffic problem on CR 5. She believed a right-in/right-out may be a good solution. She believed that the intersection of CR 5 and 146th is already a dangerous intersection and should be addressed before this development could be added. She stated that the existing trail stops before this development property and does not continue until Sunwood, although there is a full trail on the other side of CR 5. She stated that there are arborvitaes that are very dense and could solve the problem of screening. She stated that drainage is a huge issue as the property sits in a low spot. She stated that she was happy to hear that the homes would be priced around $250,000 to $300,000. She stated that she will look at the development the developer completed in Isanti. She commented that she wants to see a high - quality development and wants this to be reviewed from a holistic perspective. She asked the Commission to think this through as this development will be right off a major City roadway that already has traffic/safety issues. Chad Lindgren, 5561 145th Circle, stated that traffic is a big issue for this area. He stated that many residents that attended the open house were concerned with tree density. He understands that the developer meets all the requirements for the development. He liked that the developer has stated that they will try to save the trees that can be saved. He agreed that arborvitaes would be a great addition as they grow quickly and provide great transition. He appreciated the time of the Commission and developer to listen to the residents earlier at the open house.