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7.03: Adopt Resolution #21-248 Granting Preliminary Plat Approval for North Brook Meadows, Case of Landform and Platinum Land LLC (Project 21-131 — Hunt Property) Senior Planner Chloe McGuire Brigl reviewed the proposed preliminary plat approval for Northbrook Meadows, which has been reviewed before by the City Council. All standards are met in the development, which is consistent with the City's Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the City is required to approve this request as it meets all requirements. A traffic study was completed by Vernon Swing, recommending a right turn lane on 173rd Avenue out of the site and a dedicated turn lane into the property at 173rd Avenue. City Staff is recommending restriping of a dedicated turn lane at 175th Avenue contingent upon County approval. No improvements are proposed in the flood plain at the northwest comer of the property. City Staff recommends a contingency that the applicant works with the gas company to ensure that the gas easement on the property is marked on site, and to create an informational flyer for residents about the easements. City Staff has confirmed that each lot has 80 feet of buildable width outside the easement. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City staff recommends adoption of Resolution 21-248 as drafted, with the following potential contingencies: restriping of intersection at 175th Avenue; and modification of plantings to buffer along 175th Avenue. Councilmember Heineman requested clarification regarding a resident's suggestion for an acceleration lane on southbound 175th Avenue. City Engineer Westby stated the Traffic Study did not indicate that an acceleration lane was a needed improvement. He added Anoka County is also reviewing the traffic study and will likely recommend dedicated left turn lanes northbound onto 173rd and 175th Avenues. Councilmember Heineman asked whether the case study includes copies of the notice that was sent to nearby residents. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City Staff has a record of the original case indicating notices were sent but she does not have a copy of the notice itself. Councilmember Riley requested clarification regarding when the traffic study was done. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the traffic study was done on a Wednesday and Thursday during rush hour traffic, which is standard for traffic studies. Councilmember Woestehoff requested clarification regarding Option B. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated a resident requested that trees be added to the back yards of the properties along 175th Avenue, which was not buffered as well as other borders. She added