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Mr. Olson asked why the cul-de-sac length was removed from the variance request. Senior Planner <br />Anderson stated that the cul-de-sac is considered a temporary turnaround for a potential future <br />street. He recognized that temporary could mean one year or 50 years. Mr. Olson commented that <br />they just purchased the adjacent property and have no plans to sell. He expressed concern with <br />the extended length of the cul-de-sac and believed it to be irresponsible. <br />Todd Blanchard, 17500 Erkium Street, commented that they would not lose more trees if the <br />property line and road were shifted west. <br />Senior Planner Anderson stated that ideally, they like to center a road within the right-of-way and <br />believed that there would be additional tree loss if the road corridor is shifted or bent. He noted <br />that there are also significant slopes to the west. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Musgrove, Lubarski, <br />Allshouse, Cochrane, and Sanoe. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Bauer. <br />Motion by Commissioner Musgrove, seconded by Commissioner Allshouse, to recommend that <br />City Council adopt Resolution #26-188 Approving the Preliminary Plat for Rum River Retreat. <br />Further discussion <br />Commissioner Musgrove commented that the developer has tried to maintain the rural character <br />of the lot and area, so she will be supporting this request. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Musgrove, Allshouse, <br />Cochrane, Lubarski, and Sanoe. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Bauer. <br />7. COMMISSION BUSINESS <br />7.01: Sketch Plan Review for "Deemer Acres," a 14-Lot Single -Family Subdivision <br />Southeast of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Sunwood Drive NW <br />Presentation <br />Planning Manager Larson presented the Staff Report and asked the Commission to provide <br />feedback to the developer prior to Preliminary Plat submittal. <br />Commission Business <br />Commissioner Musgrove stated that the case mentioned land the City might retain and asked for <br />more information. <br />Planning Manager Larson explained that there is a parcel north of Sunwood Drive that is also <br />owned by the same property owner, which is almost all wetland with the exception of a sliver of <br />land between the trail and wetland. He commented that the sliver is so minute that it does not <br />Planning Commission/ August 27, 2026 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />