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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 9, 2023 2 There were no other nominations. Commissioners Thorson and Kulousek provided brief statements on why they would like to serve in the position of Vice Chair. Commissioner Thorson received one vote. Commissioner Kulousek received four votes. Commissioner Kulousek was elected for the position of Vice Chair. COMMISSIONER BUSINESS: FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCE – VILLAS OF GERVAIS LAKE #1414 The Community Development Director presented a final plat and variance request for the Villas of Gervais Lake. She noted that the developer was unable to attend because of a death in his family and did provide a letter to the Commission. She stated that the Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat and variance during its review in January and no changes have been proposed since that time. She reviewed background on the process of this proposed development, identified the project area and the unique characteristics that make typical development more challenging. She reviewed the site plan, identifying the buildable are for each lot. She provided details on the road as proposed and the landscaping plan. She reviewed the variance request and related findings that support approval of that request. She provided more information on the review of development applications that is done by City staff and other entities. She stated that this will move forward to the City Council on March 22nd. Commissioner Masrud referenced the landscaping plan within the packet. The Community Development Director explained that the plan that she displayed was the updated plan that addressed the requested buffering by the neighboring property owner. Chair Johnson asked and received confirmation that the Watershed District has provided its approval. She stated that at the last meeting there was a question from the property owner to the south related to snow removal and asked if that was addressed. The Community Development Director confirmed that the Public Works Director did provide input on snow removal and snow storage at the Council meeting and noted that if there was a large amount of snow, that snow could be hauled offsite as well. Commissioner Thorson asked if the cost for snow removal of that type is built into the City’s budget or specific to this project.