01-11-2024 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 2024 6 Commissioner Masrud did not believe those large trees are within the buildable area and did express preference for preserving those trees if possible. Chair Johnson invited the public to provide input. Kelsey Lang, 2400 Sunrise Drive, stated that she does understand that this property would be developed but had thought that only three lots would be created. She stated that her concern with four lots would be related to traffic and pedestrian safety on Edgerton. She commented that there are a lot of young families in the area, and she does have concern with traffic on both Edgerton and Sunrise. She also had concern with the wetlands and looked forward to the information from the Watershed District review. She asked if there would be a possibility to reduce the number of lots to three rather than four, but if four lots move forward perhaps something could be done to address pedestrian safety. Chair Johnson stated that there would be a challenge in limiting the development to three lots because all of the minimum standards of the City are being met by the request. She recognized that traffic is a concern on Edgerton. She asked if a traffic study would be completed. The Community Development Director commented that the driveways would go onto Sunrise and therefore a traffic study of Edgerton is not required. She commented that the City has asked for traffic lights and flashing lights for a pedestrian crossing on Edgerton, but the County has not approved those requests, although she did acknowledge the reduced speed that had been posted. She stated that the City would continue to advocate to Ramsey County for sidewalks and pedestrian safety on Edgerton. Commissioner Masrud asked if the City could require a sidewalk in front of these four homes as part of this request. The Community Development Director commented that because there is no existing sidewalk, it would not be required for these four homes. She noted that the City does have a sidewalk and trail plan. Tom Ray, 2381 Edgerton Street, commented that two or three years ago the lot size was larger which would have prevented four lots from being created. He stated that in comparison there are two homes across from this lot on one side and one home on the other, therefore four homes will seem a bit out of place. He expressed concern for drainage. He asked if the overhead electric would be buried. The Community Development Director commented that new development should have buried electric lines. Commissioner Masrud commented that the powerline goes to Edgerton and then hooks to the Ray property. He asked if that existing service would be buried as well.