Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/10/2000

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Commission Business Chairperson Anderson called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 8:10 p.m. Commissioner Johnson stated that some of the issues raised dealt with traffic concerns and there has been a constant problem with access along T.H. #47. City Engineer Jankowski replied that the intersection of 153rd Avenue and T.H. #47 will have stop lights and be reconfigured to have dedicated left turn lanes that should accommodate 13 vehicles. He reviewed a traffic analysis that indicated the critical movement is in the early morning westbound traffic turning onto T.H. #47, but indicated with signalization of the intersection it will allow for those turns to be protected and should be able to accommodate five to eight times the amount of traffic. Commissioner Johnson inquired if the City Attomey had an opportunity to view the public hearing that was held at the June Planning Commission meeting. City Attorney Goodrich replied that he had read the June meeting minutes. Commissioner Johnson questioned the City Attorney's level of comfort to deny the rezoning. City Attomey Goodrich replied that he would not have a strong comfort level with denying the rezoning request. He questioned if the restrictive covenants that were mentioned also apply to the 75 acres. City Attorney Goodrich replied that if the restrictive covenants were included on the 75 acres that would be something the City would want to research, but he did not believe that to be the case. He stated that the residents feel that promises were made to them by the developer at the time of sale, but noted that is not a relationship between the City and the developer. If the residents were able to provide a contract indicating promises that were made, then they may have an issue with the developer if the property is rezoned; but it is not an obligation to the City and not relevant to the rezoning action. The only other issue would be the traffic impact. Commissioner Johnson stated that later on the agenda the Commission will be considering an ordinance that would implement some aspect of the Charter amendments which presumably could have a significant impact on any plat that was submitted on this property if the City Council were to adopt the ordinance. He requested that the item be moved up on the agenda so that the residents present for the Reilley Estates Case are aware of the discussion. Mr. Johnson inquired if the City Attorney found the proposed findings of fact appropriate. City Attorney Goodrich replied yes, but suggested the Commission include information on traffic concerns. Planning Commission/July 10, 2000 Page 6 of 20