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