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Presentation <br />City Planner Anderson presented the Staff Report and asked the Commission to provide feedback <br />and direction to the applicant on the Sketch Plan. <br />Commission Business <br />Commissioner Heineman asked if he should not be involved in the discussion if he were potentially <br />considering purchasing one of these lots in the future. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that at this point there is no financial stake in this and there <br />is no action being taken, therefore Commissioner Heineman could participate in the discussion but <br />perhaps could abstain if this moves forward to preliminary plat. <br />Commissioner Heineman stated that he would prefer to abstain from the discussion as he is perhaps <br />interested in building a house on one of these lots. <br />Commissioner VanScoy commented that Commissioner Heineman's desire to see this move <br />forward would provide a good point of view and he would actually welcome that feedback during <br />this discussion. <br />Commissioner Heineman commented that is a good point. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that feedback can still be provided, and Commissioner Heineman <br />could simply abstain from future voting. He echoed the comments that he appreciates all points <br />of feedback. <br />Commissioner Hunt agreed that he would be interested in input from someone that may be <br />interested in purchasing one of these lots. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy commented that this looks like it would be a nice development that is <br />very unique and has potential issues. He asked if a planned unit development (PUD) approach has <br />been considered. <br />City Planner Anderson replied that there has not been thought or talk of doing this as a PUD as <br />this would meet all requirements of the rural residential zoning district, aside from the driveway <br />of lot seven going onto lot eight. He stated that the County does have some trepidation about <br />allowing that many new driveways but there is not ultimately a requirement preventing that. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that he likes the idea but does not like the idea that there would be <br />13 driveways coming out onto a busy highway. He suggested making up to three access points <br />for the property. He referenced the comments from the Highway Department which lent him to <br />believe there would be an implied safety hazard. He stated that perhaps there is a service road for <br />the 13 driveways that then connects to the major artery. He stated that he likes the idea of the <br />overall project but believes the driveways would be a huge safety issue. <br />Planning Commission/ October 24, 2024 <br />Page 9 of 15 <br />