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.-'`I_ssistant Community Development Director Frolik explained the R-1 Residential regulations for dat NII SA allow a net density of 3 units per acre. As submitted, the preliminary plat has a net density of 2.4 units per acre for just the residential portion of the plat. Some of the proposed lots do noc meet R-1 Residential standards for area and width. The applicant has applied for a rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD), which if approved would permit these deviations. Orading and drainage plans have been reviewed and required revisions are listed in the City Staff review letter. tvis. Frolik stated that connections to 152"d Lane to the east and Helium Street to the south are proposed. A future connection is also provided in the southeast corner of the plat near 152nd Avenue, though this connection will not be completed at this time. The preliminary plat ,proposes to utilize the existing City Hall access onto Nowthen Blvd. as a temporary access. Building will not be permitted on Lot 1, Block 2 and Outlot A until this access is made Permanent. Staff has sent the preliminary plat to Anoka County for review and comment. Assistant Community Development Director Frolsk;stated .the Landscaping flan zs ,acceptable. City Staff is recommending the addition of plantings along Nowthen Blvd.z`and` Apure rive. The Tree Preservation Plan is also acceptable. A majority of the trees will have to be removed From the site, but the trees to be removed do not merit special status. However, Staff is recommending new ,plantings beyond the minimum requirements because ,off the.. significant number of trees that are"being removed the advised the Park and Recreatlon Comm siou.` nade some preliminary suggestions for. park dedication that include s,ggestions fo r-*141aygroundarea. The preliminary plat will be submitted to the Park Commissiontr.a final recc�anmendation. A F = trail will be required along No�vthen Blvd Sr'elewks;are bepg requested an both sides]=of the street due to the likelihood that there dill be two sa is wrthm 1 mile of the homes a#;:some point in the future, Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated staff is recommending preliminary plat approval contingent upon compliance with, the; „City, Staff Rev. LttterS.he doted csr the record the City received two letters from Nichole O'Connell expressing opposition to the plan, specitically the connection of 152nd Lane. Commissioner Brauer stated he will be abstaining from this case due to potential involvement of the School District. Chairperson Nixt inquired if the applicant is present to speak. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik noted that the applicant is not present at this time; as he was informed this case would likely be discussed later in the evening. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Levine, to continue the public hearing to allow the applicant time to arrive. Planning Commission/November 3, 2005 Page 7 of 31 -243-