Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/28/2022

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Commissioner Walker commented that he was not suggesting Central Park as the only location but believed there would be benefit to a shared facility of that type. Acting Chairperson Gengler reviewed the available options for the Commission to consider. City Administrator Hagen reviewed the possible actions and available review time. He noted that the City is already within the 60-day extension for the review. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he believes the City would benefit overall if the Commission could take action tonight as that would ensure the Council would have sufficient time to review the case and would have the ability to table if needed. He stated that these comments from the residents have been made on multiple occasions and noted that at a certain point the Commission needs to take action. Commissioner Hunt agreed that he did not believe much would be gained by tabling the matter again. Commissioner Anderson stated that he is torn as there is a lot, he does not like but he does like the idea of a school and its benefits. He stated that he is unhappy with parking and traffic flow. He noted that there are 125 items on the list provided by the City which need attention. He stated that he wants this to go forward but has concerns and will rely heavily on Councilmember Woestehoff to relay the discussion and concerns of the Planning Commission when the Council reviews this item. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to recommend that City Council approval of the site plan and preliminary plat contingent upon compliance with staff review comments. Further discussion Commissioner Hunt asked if the Commission would need to be more specific on the contingencies. City Administrator Hagen confirmed that would be broad enough to ensure the City can continue to review and make revisions where needed. Commissioner Walker stated that he made the statement that he fights for the residents whether he agrees with them or not as he feels it is his duty to represent the residents. He stated that a lot of times it is easy for those sitting on a Council or Commission to make a decision when they are not impacted by a project. He stated that frustrates him when he feels that the resident voices are not heard. He believed there are too many questions and unresolved issues and therefore cannot support the request until the residents support the project. Acting Chairperson Gengler commented that the input of residents has made a difference throughout this process and has brought attention to issues that need attention. She stated that while they look at the needs of the neighbors nearby, they also need to consider the needs of the overall community. She felt that there is progress towards the issue of stormwater that will continue to be developed. She also felt that there has been progress towards the impact of noise and there has been discussion related to traffic that will resolve that issue as well. She felt comfortable supporting the request. Commissioner Hunt agreed that everyone is taking into Planning Commission/ June 23, 2022 Page 16 of 19