Minutes - Planning Commission - 03/28/2024

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Senior Planner Anderson believed that they could look at alternative species of trees that will require much less growing space. He believed that staff could continue to work with the applicant to find a solution that would leave enough space for snow storage and place plantings on the outside of the fence. Commissioner Hunt referenced the DNR comments related to stormwater runoff. He asked if the pond would have adequate storage space to accommodate for this site and what would happen if there were not adequate space. Senior Planner Anderson commented that there is a stretch of undeveloped parcels that face this same situation and therefore staff is confident in this proposed solution for treatment. He believed that the City would be able to obtain the necessary approvals to expand the regional pond. Chairperson Gengler asked if the east entrance would typically be open during business hours. Mr. Web replied that the goal would be to have that open during the majority of the time. Senior Planner Anderson commented that crossing a painted median into a driveway is legal, therefore there is nothing that would prohibit that movement for people to turn into the western entrance. Wendy West, 14233 Xkimo Street, commented that her neighbor sent the letter mentioned. She noted that her major concerns are related to the entrance. She believed that using the eastern entrance for traffic to enter the site and exit to the west would be the best flow for traffic. She also agreed with the mention to have a narrower growing tree to use on the outside of the fence. She commented that the traffic on Xkimo is awful, and she has difficulty turning out of her driveway. She commented that the applicant appears to be doing a great job working with City staff and therefore does not have any objections. She asked how residents would receive updates on the progress. Senior Planner Anderson commented that the next step would be to move these recommendations forward to the April 9th or 23rd City Council meeting. He stated that there would not be another mailing, but the City Council agendas can be found on the City website. Motion by Commissioner Heineman, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Hunt aye Commissioner Van Scoy aye Commissioner Heineman aye Commissioner Peters aye Commissioner Anderson aye Chairperson Genger aye Planning Commission/ March 28, 2024 Page 5 of 13