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Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve the <br />preliminary plat for Brookfield Addition, with the above discussion relating to the cul-de-sac <br />island, the roundabout, and the cul-de-sac off 167th Avenue to be handled by staff. The motion <br />includes the following conditions: <br /> a. Compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated August 3, 2005, revised September <br /> 9, 2005; <br /> b. Submission of a revised preliminary plat that includes a trail on the west side of <br /> Nowthen Blvd., from the northern plat boundary to 167th Avenue; <br /> c. Submission of a revised landscaping plan; <br /> d. Approval by Anoka County of the southerly access to Nowthen Blvd; <br /> e. Extension of municipal sewer and water to the property <br /> <br />Further discussion: John Peterson, applicant, reviewed the following concerns associated with <br />the staff report: <br /> <br />Densia~ transitioning: The staff report discusses a strip of land being in common ownership. <br />This is a bit of a difficulty in this situation, as there is a regular City lot there that cannot include <br />common ownership. He explained screening can be done in this area. <br /> <br />Screening with the outlots: It is very likely that this area will be developed into residential lots <br />very soon. It would seem to be a good idea to utilize screening in this area. The tots adjacent to <br />the Overtoom property were made deeper, and there is a natural buffer they are planning on <br />supplementing. <br /> <br />Second access to Nowthen Blvd: This request will be withdrawn. It was an attempt to direct <br />some traffic away from Garnet Street, but it will not likely be approved. He indicated he has <br />spoken to all of the neighbors, and he has a plan showing the road going out to Garnet Street. At <br />this time it would have to be a temporary cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Cul-de-sac median: He is willing to eliminate the cut-de-sac median. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Com~nunity Development Director Trudgeon advised regarding 'the density <br />transitioning, there are a couple of other options in the density transitioning ordinance other than <br />common ownership. Many times a case by case basis is used with a combination of what makes <br />sense, such as a combination of berms, landscaping and fencing. Mr. Peterson would like to do <br />more landscaping and berms versus comanon ownership, and. they can determine a mix that will <br />work for the transitioning. Jim Overtoom, 16660 Jasper Street, stated he has an issue with <br />density transitioning relative to this plat. Mr. Peterson has come a long way with trying to <br />rectify the issues he has, but there are nine separate lots abutting his property. He questioned if <br />the landscaping that is there already and that will be supplemented by Mr. Peterson provides for <br />the density transitioning or if it will just provide screening. He questioned how the Council can <br />approve this preliminary plat with the preferred alignment for the east/west corridor running <br />through the plat without discussing the relocation of the 167th corridor. He stated the discussion <br />of this cmT/dor should occur tonight and be part of the decision about this plat. Councilmember <br />Elvig explained the Council held a work session recently where they discussed the northern and <br />southern east/west corridor. The consensus of the Council was that the southern extension is the <br />preferred route. His concern was tying up this project with contingencies on properties and other <br />things associated with moving forward on the corridor. Mr. Overtoom indicated Mr. Peterson <br /> <br />P60 <br /> <br />City Council / September 13, 2005 <br /> Page 16 of 33 <br /> <br /> <br />