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5.02: Public Hearing: Consider Resolution #20-114 Approving Preliminary Plat for Hampton Homes (Project #19-140): Case of Platinum Land LLC Public Hearing Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:19 p.m. Presentation City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with one or more of the following contingencies: • Compliance with the Staff Review Comments • Completion of a noise study prior to final action by the City Council • Incorporation of northbound and southbound turn lanes on Nowthen Boulevard at 146th Avenue City Planner Anderson stated that this would help address the concerns that have been raised both by the public (traffic) as well as Anoka County (noise). The Preliminary Plat does address the other major concern which was tree preservation and density transitioning. The subject property is zoned and guided for the proposed product and density. Based on the feedback over the years concerning Nowthen Boulevard and public comments specific to this project regarding traffic, staff supports this alternative with all three contingencies. Chairperson Bauer asked why the developer would be made to pay for the turn lanes when there are more residents outside of the development causing the problems with traffic at the intersection. City Planner Anderson replied that Nowthen Boulevard has been identified as a concern and there will be a corridor study done in 2020 or 2021 to review the improvements that could be made throughout the corridor. He stated that project will add additional vehicular traffic to the road, and this is an opportunity to start to address some of the concerns with the roadway. Chairperson Bauer stated that he understands the concern but asked why that would be an expense of the developer and not the City. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that when there is an increase in demand because of a new project, the improvement is the responsibility of the developer. He stated that because this is a County road, the City could not assess any other properties other than this property because of the right-of-way. He stated that there are safety issues on Nowthen Boulevard that need, and should be addressed, noting that if the Commission believes that the City should cost share a portion of the improvement that recommendation could be made. Chairperson Bauer stated that he previously lived north of the intersection and even at that time, two years ago, there was an issue with the turning traffic at that intersection and vehicles bypassing on the shoulder. He stated that this is a problem that has existed for years and therefore while he believes that this improvement is needed, he does not believe that this is the responsibility of the developer.