Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/26/2025

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Commissioners discussed whether additional screening should be required along the parking area, east of the fence, to maintain separation, and along the south wall of the building. An additional condition was added through friendly amendment to ask the City Council to consider proper screening of the parking and along the southern wall of the building. Additional discussion ensued as to whether the decorative fencing should be extended, but it was determined that an extension would not be needed as the fencing is decorative in nature and would not provide screening. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Lubarski, Rudack, Anderson, Bauer, and VanScoy. Voting No: Commissioner Musgrove. Absent: None. 7. COMMISSION BUSINESS 7.01: "Brookside Terrace" Sketch Plan — Six Lot Subdivision at 15156 Nowthen Boulevard NW (Brookside Construction Inc.) Presentation Planning Manager Larson presented the Staff Report stating that the Commission is asked to provide comments and direction for the applicant so that the detailed preliminary plat plans can be prepared for an upcoming application date. He noted that three letters had been submitted by residents that have been provided to the Commission tonight. Jason Rud, land surveyor, spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated that he was present to address any questions. Commissioner Bauer asked and received confirmation that this property is zoned for 80-foot lots. He stated that the sketch plan shows all six lots meeting and/or exceeding that lot width with fewer lots than would be recommended for that size parcel. Planning Manager Larson commented that it would be difficult to deny something that meets all Code requirements. He stated that the discussion would focus on whether there should be an additional connection to Armstrong. Mr. Rud commented that the lot depth is what creates the issue with the density being lower. He stated that if a lot could front on Nowthen Boulevard, they could have a seventh lot, but recognized that the County would not provide permission for a lot to front onto their roadway. Planning Manager Larson stated that the cities are allocated a certain number of units, and density can be allocated across the land. He stated that the City sets the range, and, in the end, the average density needs to be met in accordance with the requirements of the Metropolitan Council. Commissioner Rudack asked if the developer could be asked to reduce lots to five to meet the density. Planning Commission/ June 26, 2025 Page 6 of 13