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<br />would be lucky to get 20 lots. Of those 20 lots 14 would be abutted on both sides by public <br />right-of-way. This would allow about three lots that would be marketable that abut to the <br />wetland. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson indicated the trees could also be infilled to block out the headlight <br />interaction where the road is parallel to Nowthen Boulevard. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated it should be recognized the yards along 151 st Lane are very well <br />groomed and the use of the open space is premium. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted the 80 foot lot widths on 151 st Lane are close to the size of the lots <br />across the street. He asked if the section of the road that is parallel to CR 5 is at a lower <br />elevation or the same elevation as CR 5. <br /> <br />Mr. Chalupsky replied there is a low point in the elevation of the road in this area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated this is very nice project. Clusters create amenities of greenspace <br />and trails, and this developer has done a nice job of clustering this development. He understands <br />Councilmember Jeffrey's comments that this is a great plat, but maybe not here. He could agree <br />or disagree with the lot footage on the front homes. These townhomes are detached and on 80 <br />foot lots, while across the street the lot sizes are similar, so he is not so concerned about 6 homes <br />versus 4 homes. The rest of the project is what they have been trying to strive for in clustering to <br />create open spaces, amenities and walking trails. The transitioning is the biggest issue for him. <br />Along with that, these developers have come up with a major catch of CR 5 and Alpine Drive, <br />which is a major dilemma for the City. The Council has tried to have development fix problems <br />as it occurs in the City. He applauds the neighbors for coming in and being as involved as they <br />are. This plan has changed a great deal from when it started and there are a lot of wins. This is a <br />nice project. He would yield to the rest of the Council on some of the other issues. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cook to adopt Resolution #06-09-_ approving the request and <br />authorize staff to submit the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Metropolitan Council for the <br />three northern unplatted parcels, as the revised site plan indicates, contingent upon compliance <br />with the Staff Review Letter dated June 30, 2006, revised September 22, 2006; Case of MN <br />Skyline Partners, LLC. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the Council should <br />review the findings included in the resolution. Mayor Gamec indicated there were some <br />questions on the plat that could determine if the Comprehensive Plan Amendment should <br />proceed. <br /> <br />The motion on the floor was withdrawn. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution <br />#06-09-_ identifying findings of fact in support of approving the request for Comprehensive <br />Plan Amendment to Metropolitan Council for the three northern unplatted parcels, as the revised <br /> <br />City Council I September 26, 2006 <br />Page 19 of 38 <br /> <br />P39 <br />