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factor into land calculations. He stated that if the applicant does not want the land, the City would <br />take it as a donation, but it would not be enough buildable land to be considered for park dedication. <br />Conunissioner Musgrove asked if the current driveway access would be closed. <br />Planning Manager Larson confirmed that the existing driveway would be closed. <br />Chair Gengler invited the applicant to provide input. <br />Brandon Bomberg, applicant, 14501 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW, commented that he did not know <br />Ben Deemer for long, but he had known him for the past three years and believed he would like <br />this project. <br />Chair Gengler asked if some of the trees along Sunwood Drive would remain. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that a lot of the trees would remain, as that is what would <br />provide value to the lots. He commented that the next phase of the review process would include <br />a tree inventory to determine what would need to be removed for infrastructure and home pads. <br />Chair Gengler invited public comments. <br />Brian Saastamoinen, 6130 145th Lane NW, commented on the elevation of the lot and asked if the <br />retaining wall would remain in place and whether there would be any elevation changes. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that additional information on grading would be provided <br />through the Preliminary Plat process. He commented that entrance to the property would occur in <br />the location where there is no retaining wall to take advantage of that location. <br />Commissioner Musgrove commented that this is a beautiful area and she likes the proposed <br />entrance location. She hoped that the retaining wall could remain in place. She stated that it would <br />be nice to have fewer homes, but the applicant has done their due diligence in plotting out the lots <br />to meet the requirements of the City. <br />Chair Gengler commented that she also likes that entrance location. She asked for more <br />information on the triangular space on the right. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that it is the low spot on the site where the stormwater <br />management basin would be anticipated. <br />Chair Gengler commented that she agrees that this is a well -thought-out proposal. <br />8. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT <br />Planning Manager Larson provided an update on items of interest to the Commission. <br />Planning Commission/ August 27, 2026 <br />Page 7 of 8 <br />