Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/26/2021

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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that there was a public workshop on a similar case with attached townhome products in 2018 and the feedback was shared with Lennar prior to developing their design. She highlighted the comment themes received in 2018. Commissioner Dunaway asked the challenges to having a second access on Armstrong. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that Anoka County has to permit additional access points and would likely only permit one access for the property. Commissioner Dunaway commented that a lot of time and energy was spent discussing a nine -lot subdivision with a long cul-de-sac and the property had one access. He stated that he would not be comfortable with this many homes in a development with only one access, as there would be over 100 homes in this development. City Planner Anderson replied that formal response has not yet been received from Anoka County. He stated that staff would attempt to work with the County to say that a viable second point of access is needed because of the concerns of staff and the Commission. He recognized that it would be difficult to match the roads on the other side of Armstrong. Commissioner Walker referenced the looped road concept and stated that he understands the concern with a long cul-de-sac and one entrance into the development. He asked if there would be a way to come down next to outlot B and make it longer to have two lanes going in and out from Armstrong. Commissioner Anderson stated that perhaps a service road goes in front of the fire station that connects to the development street to provide that additional connection for safety. Chairperson Bauer provided a scenario in which a truck is coming south on Armstrong and someone coming out of the development hits the truck and that blocks the roadway to the development. Commissioner Anderson stated that perhaps there is a possibility to connect to 151'. He recognized that would connect a higher density area with an existing lower density area and that those existing residents probably would not like that. He stated that there are other possibilities that could be considered. Mr. Jablonski thanked the Commission for its input. Kyle Swenson, 15049 Iguana, stated that he attended the public meetings in 2018. He stated he realizes that if he wanted control over the property, he would need to purchase it. He appreciated the input of the Commission related to density transitioning. He stated that he has appreciated the wooded area and private feel of his property. He stated that his family and the area have enjoyed the property in its current state and the wildlife that uses the area. He stated that he appreciates this plan much more than the proposal from 2018. He stated that he likes the idea of a berm for transitioning. He noted that his property is 2.5 acres, and they ride four wheelers and use their yard and do not want to cause issues with the residents that will move into the new homes. He Planning Commission/ July 22, 2021 Page 15 of 22