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Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove stated this is the first opportunity that the City Council has had to discuss the easement vs. outlot issue. She added she would like to have more information on the buffer zone to be able to support this project. Councilmember Woestehoff stated he is concerned about legal ramifications for the City if this request is not approved, as it meets every requirement that the City has posted. City Administrator Ulrich stated a second to the motion is needed. He reviewed proposed conditions added to the motion: -Contingent upon buffer area under shared ownership as outlot or easement -Discussion at future City Council meeting to ensure education Councilmember Heineman seconded the motion with the additional conditions. Councilmember Heineman stated he understands the frustration of the residents of this neighborhood. He added the rules are established, and it is the job of the governing body to ensure the rights of the individuals over a majority. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Heineman, Musgrove, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmembers Howell and Specht. 7.04: Consider Preliminary Plat and Zoning Amendment for Lynwood Subdivision Located West and South of 15050 Armstrong Boulevard (Project #21-122); Case of Lennar Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed a proposal for a 34-acre site with 12 single-family homes on 80-foot-wide lots and 119 attached townhome units, for which a Comprehensive Plan amendment was approved by the City Council in August 2021. A second access into the site was approved by the Anoka County Highway Department. The developer is proposing a 45-foot density transitioning buffer along the northern and western boundary. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the applicant is requesting that the 30-foot front yard setbacks be reduced to 25 feet to allow additional backyard space and increase the distance of the proposed homes from existing residential properties. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the Planning Commission recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 21-19 approving a Zoning Amendment to rezone a portion of the property from R-3 to R-2; and adopt Resolution #21-252 approving the Preliminary Plat with the contingencies outlined in Alternative #1. Councilmember Woestehoff asked whether the proposed 25-foot front yard setback would be for all single-family lots. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed this. City Council / September 28, 2021 Page 13 of 18