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Chah-pc,'son Nixt indicated the issttes he sees are the impact of a resolution on Potassium Street, the cul-de-sac length, relevance of using a PUD, traffic concerns, buffering concerns and drainage. He asked Staff'to explain their rationale for using a PUD. Associate Planner Wald stated that in City Code, by rights, developers are allowed to process a PUD to allow tbr townhomcs in the R-1 District. Chairperson Nixt stated thc direction that came from the Planning Commission originally was a conceru about using a PUI). He indicated they specifically stated they wanted some things revised, but are seeing this again without those revisions. He asked what direction was given to the applicant to revise the issues outlined. Associate Planner Wakl stated that in her recommendation it states that Staff thinks that the type of product bcing used is consistent with the housing around them, which is both single-family and townhouses. She indicated Staff did not make a recommendation on the preliminary plat, and clearly stated in the case that the Planning Commission needs to decide if the proposed deviations are acceptable. She stated Staffdoes feel that the use ora PUD in this circumstanc~e is appropriate, and it is allowed by right in City Code. Chairperson Nixt asked if Staff was ever provided with what it would look like if it was a regular single-t"amily plan. Associate 1)lanner Wald indicated they did not receive that plan for this property. Chairperson N ixt asked £or Staff to comment on the drainage concerns. City Engineer Lintola stated that Staff looked at the grading and drainage plan, which provided insufficient &tails. I% indicated the neighboring residents have commented they have drainage issues, and some of tile ch-ai,aage is shown going off-site and into the existing drainage area, which is not allowed by LI~.RWD or City Code. He stated this is addressed in the Staff Review Letter. Chairperson Nixt asked if the City Engineer felt addressing the drainage issues could have an impact to the' site layout. City Engineer Linton indicated it may have an impact. Commissioner Brauer noted that a lot of the City Council comments were the same as the Planning Commission's comments. [-Ie asked if this is a case of the developer not listening to what they arc being told by tile Planning Commission and City Council even though the direction is that the plan needs to be clillErent. Associate Planner Wald stetted anyone has a right to come in with whatever plan they want to present. "' Planning Commission/April 7, 2005 Page 14 of 23