Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/06/2020

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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. Patrick Hampton, 15551 Potassium St NW, stated that he is the owner of the northern parcel of land and thanked the Commission for providing him an opportunity to speak. He stated that the Commission seems to be honest and fair and attempts to look at the issue from all sides. He stated that he has been on both sides of the issue and provided background on an issue that occurred 15 years ago when a development was proposed across from his parcel which would cause him to lose land and be assessed. He stated that he spent three years and $20,000 fighting against the City. He stated that now he is on the other side and has welcomed the input from the residents. He stated that in this case the residents are not going to lose land or be assessed. He agreed that as many trees should be saved as possible, but also commented that it is his land and they are his trees. He stated that he wants to sell his land to help with his ongoing medical issues. He stated that the neighbors have enjoyed the benefits of his property being undeveloped for many years without paying any of the associated costs. He commented that its frustrating that this process is moving slowly and appreciated if this could continue to move forward. He thanked the Commission for listening to concerns and being fair in its consideration. He stated Planning Commission/February 6,2020 Page 15 of 18