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Presentation <br />City Planner Martin presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of the <br />Preliminary Plat. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked about the difference between a trail and a sidewalk. <br />City Planner Martin replied that a trail is typically built with more durable material and is wider to <br />accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. He stated that a sidewalk is typically six feet wide, <br />whereas a trail is typically ten feet wide. He confirmed that generally, sidewalks are concrete, and <br />trails are asphalt. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked why trails are not concrete, as that would provide a longer lifespan. <br />City Planner Martin stated that the existing trail along the east side of Armstrong is already asphalt. <br />He noted that the plans for Waterfront Village included a trail extension that would connect to the <br />north side of this development, and Centra would provide the connection along Bunker Lake <br />Boulevard to tie everything together. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that the trail on the north side of Bunker Lake Boulevard is unsafe, <br />and he did not want to see a new building constructed with a trail that would have the same <br />problem. <br />Councilmember Peters stated that he is aware of the safety concerns on that trail and is working <br />on a solution. <br />Commissioner Rudack asked when a decision is expected from Anoka County. <br />Commissioner Bauer commented that typically, the County recommends a right-in/right-out. He <br />asked if the right -out would not be allowed because of the high speed on Armstrong. <br />City Planner Martin confirmed that the County determined that a right -in would be the safest <br />option. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked and received confirmation that there would not be enough room to <br />accommodate a right -out onto Bunker Lake Boulevard. <br />Allison Morgan, Capital Real Estate, stated that she spoke with Anoka County and that the <br />vacation of the drainage easement and break in the access easement would be expected in mid - <br />June. She referenced the 30-foot drainage easement and noted that there are certain improvements <br />proposed within that area. She asked that they reserve the right to review that easement placement <br />with staff in the case that needs to change. <br />City Planner Martin confirmed that staff agree with that. <br />Planning Commission/ May 22, 2025 <br />Page 9 of 13 <br />