10-13-2022 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2022 3 Paul Tabone, Lennar, replied that typically on private streets they post 20 mph while typical residential would be 30 mph. He noted that he would check with staff and the HOA manager to determine the appropriate speed. He stated that the roads would be narrower to slow speeds. Commissioner Quarles asked if there would be street parking available. The Community Development Director replied that residents would park in their garage or driveway with guest parking available and therefore street parking would not be encouraged. Acting Chair Johnson asked if this would be part of the seasonal on-street parking prohibition. The Community Development Director confirmed that this area would fall under that regulation. Commissioner Quarles asked if the City Engineer has reviewed the plan for snow removal. The Community Development Director confirmed that staff has reviewed the snow removal plan and key areas have been identified for snow storage. Commissioner Quarles recognized that this will be a phased development and asked how bound the developer would be to the approved preliminary plat when they come back for future approvals in two to three years. The Community Development Director replied that staff would anticipate that subsequent final plats would remain consistent with the preliminary plat. She stated that any changes proposed would be reviewed at that time. Mr. Tabone stated that they would work with staff to go through the appropriate reviews. Commissioner Buesing recognized that this development as proposed helps the City to reach its growth projections of the Metropolitan Council. He asked if the City would be penalized if the density were to change through future phases and the overall density were reduced. The Community Development Director acknowledged that projections from the Metropolitan Council ebb and flow. She noted that Little Canada is already dense because it is already almost fully built out. Mr. Tabone commented that staff has been great to work with throughout this process and noted that his team is already working to incorporate the changes outlined in the memorandum and the updated plans will be resubmitted to all agencies. Acting Chair Johnson opened the floor for members of the public to provide input.