Minutes - Planning Commission - 05/01/2001

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Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that the connection to 157th Lane would provide for better circulation within the development. He explained that whenever there is only one access to the development it can cause problems in an emergency situation. City Engineer Jankowski explained that MnDOT has designated 156th Lane as a full movement intersection. In the future, should T.H. #47 north of 153rd be improved there would be a median opening at 156th Lane, but not at 157~ Lane. 160th would also be a full access intersection. 157th Lane would be a right in or right out access only. Chairperson Nixt inquired if there had been any conversations with the property to the north regarding the road extension to 157th Lane. Mr. Geir replied no, and reviewed the location of the proposed extension to 157t~ Lane. Chairperson Nixt stated that it is important that there be a second outlet from the development. Commissioner Watson noted that the Commission also needs to consider the fact that there is a proposed development for 157 homes to the east of T.H. #47 as well. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Kociscak, to recommend that the developer proceed to the preliminary plat stage and apply for a rezoning approval, contingent upon complying with City staff review letter dated April 27, 2001. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Kociscak, Sweet, Watson and Wivoda. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Johnson and Reeve. Case #5: Request for Sketch Plan Review of Centex Addition; Case of Centex Homes Community Development Director Frolik stated that Centex Homes has submitted a sketch plan for the subdivision of property generally located north of 153rd Avenue NW. The property is approximately 74 acres in size and is proposed to be subdivided into 157 single family lots. The property is currently zoned R-1 Rural Residential and a rezoning to R-1 Urban Residential is required. The property is in the MUSA and the development is proposed to be served by sanitary sewer and municipal water. The current Comprehensive Plan and the draft Comprehensive Plan designate this area for low density residential. The propose density of the plat is 2.1 units per acre. Verification that lot widths and area are met will have to be verified on the preliminary plat. It was also noted that Lots 1 through 13 of Block 1 appear to be in the Scenic River Overlay District for which there is an increase in lot width and area. Two accesses are proposed onto 153ra Avenue to the south and one access is proposed to 156~ Lane to the north. There are also three street connections with existing streets in adjacent neighborhoods proposed; 155th Lane, Waco Street and Ute Street. A traffic generation analysis will be required as part of the preliminary plat materials. The City Engineers have reviewed the preliminary grading plan and have made recommendations for modifications. Planning Commission/May 1, 2001 Page 9 of 14