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Planning Manager Larson replied that the City could be sued by the developer and property owners. He noted that there could also be a danger in being sued by the Metropolitan Council related to the MUSA. Commissioner Hunt commented that he agrees with Commissioner Gengler. He stated that this is located near a school and while he may not want a 65-foot lot, others may want that and do not desire a large yard to take care of. He referenced the 167th corridor and asked if that is more of a formality that will be worked out through the process or whether there is a scenario where that does not go through. Senior Planner Anderson replied that staff would strongly recommend that road connection be made. He stated that the entire purpose of creating the 66-foot wide outlot within the original Harmony Farms development, with additional language in the Development Agreement to eventually eliminate the shared driveway and provide that road connection. Commissioner Peters asked who would be responsible for the funding of that road. Senior Planner Anderson replied that is a discussion that would still need to be had. He stated that they have relayed that information to the applicant and staff has had discussions. He recognized that is not part of this parcel and perhaps the language should have been worded differently in the Development Agreement for Harmony Farms. He stated that the applicant has met with one of those property owners thus far and that property owner was going to reach out to the other neighbor. Commissioner Peters commented that he would be interested to hear the input of those two neighbors. Senior Planner Anderson commented that the resident that provided comments via email that were read aloud from Councilmember Olson has joined the meeting via Zoom. John Rowe, 16735 Nowthen Blvd NW, commented that he submitted his comments in writing and believes that when there are acreage properties there should not be lots allowed under the width required in City Code. He stated that he is not against development, but believes that the standard 80-foot lot size should be used against the acreage homes. Commissioner Anderson commented that until the City Council approves the zoning changes, he cannot support anything other than 80-foot properties. He stated that if the Council approves the new zoning plan, they could then consider something else. 7.02: Review and Adopt 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar Presentation Planning Manager Larson presented the Staff Report stating that staff recommends adopting the calendar for 2024 with a start time of 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission/ September 28, 2023 Page 12 of 14