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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed a request for preliminary plat for North Brook Meadows, previously called the Hunt project or Hunt addition, a 38-acre site that is proposed to have 77 single-family lots. The lots would be 80 feet wide, as approved in 2011, and would meet all City Code standards. An infrastructure study, funded by the developers and the City, has been completed showing how utilities will get to the site. Residents in the area are concerned about wetlands and flood plains on the site, and have requested sidewalks and trails, which are proposed, as well as a pedestrian crossing. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City Staff is open to a request that some of the proposed th plantings be moved to the site border along 175 Avenue to buffer the neighborhood. She reviewed unique aspects of the project, including road upgrades, landscaping and trails. She noted this item is to introduce the topic and no formal action is required. Mayor Kuzma asked how the unique conditions will be funded. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated all unique additions are at the cost of the developer. Councilmember Riley requested clarification regarding the utility infrastructure study for both developments. He added he would not want that to end up being a burden on the City. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated, if this project moves forward without the other project, it will cost the developer $800,000 in utilities changes. She added there would be no cost to the City. Councilmember Musgrove asked whether the unique aspects of the project fall under the “but for” clause. She added the developer should pay for the turn lanes because without the development, they would not be necessary. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated these are not standards that you would normally see in a residential subdivision. She added City Staff plans to move forward with the turn lane because the City Council and residents have requested it. Councilmember Musgrove stated the developer’s traffic study showed a need for the turn lanes, so they are based on the development. She added several turn lanes were recommended in the study. She asked whether the other turn lanes will be pursued. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the turn lane under consideration would be north on Nowthen rd Boulevard turning west on 173 Avenue. She added that is all that is requested right now but different options can be reviewed and discussed at a future meeting. Councilmember Musgrove stated the traffic study shows the need for three turn lanes: northbound into the development; southbound into the development; and southbound out of the development. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City Staff will look into it and come back with a recommendation. Councilmember Musgrove expressed concern regarding easements, specifically on Block 3, Lot 1, which is in the natural gas easement. She added that homeowner will not be able to build City Council / September 14, 2021 Page 9 of 19