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Presentation <br />Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of the <br />Preliminary Plat, contingent upon compliance with staff's review comments. <br />Commissioner Bauer asked why there is a 12-month expiration on preliminary plats. <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that length of time could be adjusted, but the purpose is to ensure <br />that an approved plat does not sit for years as times and regulations could change then prior to <br />construction. He stated that there are allowances for time extensions and some applicants do <br />request that extension of time. <br />Senior Planner Anderson replied that final plats are valid for two years. <br />Commissioner Bauer stated that he would think more time would be allowed between preliminary <br />and final plat as the applicant would still need to come back for final plat and therefore if conditions <br />change, that could be addressed at that time. <br />Planning Manager Larson noted the element of public engagement and notice, as if plans sit for <br />too long, people will forget about it. <br />Senior Planner Anderson noted that the notification requirement is only triggered for preliminary <br />plat, not final plat. <br />Commissioner Bauer asked for details on the comments from staff and the different departments <br />and asked for an update on the progress on those items. <br />Senior Planner Anderson replied that almost all the comments have been addressed noting that <br />only some minor comments are left to address that would not impact the layout or design of the <br />plans. <br />Citizen Innut <br />Jason Palmby, applicant, stated that one of the primary issues for the delay was the market <br />conditions and projected cost. He stated that many things have changed since then and they are <br />moving forward to the Council with both the preliminary and final plat requests. <br />Chairperson Gengler noted the reduction of ten units and asked for details. <br />Senior Planner Anderson commented that the overall number of units did not change, but the split <br />between phases did change and therefore the first phase has ten less units. <br />Daryl Snow, 14642 Sapphire Street NW, asked the developer to provide details on anticipated <br />street closures. He stated that since moving here about one year ago they have found that there <br />are no playgrounds for children with the exception of crossing Bunker and asked if there have been <br />any mentions of a playground. <br />Planning Commission/ August 22, 2024 <br />Page 4 of 9 <br />