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6.04: Public Hearing: Consider Sketch Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the <br />Property West and South of Fire Station #1 (Project No. 21-122); Case of U.S. Home <br />Corporation dba Lennar <br />Public Hearing <br />Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 8:35 p.m. <br />Presentation <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating that staff is generally supportive of the <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment. However, significant revisions to the Sketch Plan seem <br />necessary. Most notably, there is a need to modify the layout to incorporate at least one additional <br />point of access and reducing any proposed cul-de-sac to no more than 600 feet. He stated that a <br />neighboring property owner has indicated having interest in speaking with the applicant and staff <br />provided that connection to facilitate discussions. He noted that could open the opportunity for <br />another access that would eliminate the need for such a long cul-de-sac. <br />Chairperson Bauer stated that even without that connection perhaps there could be a loop back to <br />avoid the cul-de-sac. He recognized that would require a redesign. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that if there is not a need for all the greenspace south of the fire <br />station parking lot, the City could look at that option. <br />Chairperson Bauer noted that there are definitely some options but the proposed layout with the <br />cul-de-sac would be a waste of time. <br />Commissioner Anderson noted that the properties to the north and west appear to be at least one <br />acre in size. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that those lots are within the rural developing zoning district but <br />likely existed prior to the 2.5-acre requirement. He confirmed that they are acreage lots on private <br />well and septic. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that the lots to the north are about one acre in size and <br />the lots to the west are about 2.5 acres in size. <br />Chairperson Bauer noted that there is industrial property to the south and east. <br />Citizen Input <br />Joe Jablonski, Lennar, appreciated the opportunity to come before the Commission tonight and <br />obtain feedback. He noted that they have worked a little with staff and wanted to get input and <br />start discussions with the change in the zoning districts. He stated that their question is whether it <br />would be appropriate to change the use to a lower density with townhomes rather than an apartment <br />or higher density use. He stated that if the Commission is not comfortable with that aspect, the <br />