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COUNCIL MINUTES October 9, 2017 DRAFT 3 - The council’s past discussions about the Lennar proposal; concerns that arose; 91 - Lennar’s response to the city’s concerns; 92 - Staff suggestion to break the project into steps; 93 - Staff’s current request for approval of the land use plan for the Lennar development; 94 - Review of land use plan, indicating types of housing product that would be built and where; 95 similiarity of the two proposals (Mattamy and Lennar); 96 - A comparison of the land use proposed by Mattamy and Lennar; 97 - A review of the zoning, subdivision and Comprehensive Plan implications; 98 - The request for an extension for submital of the final plat; 99 - Planning and Zoning Board action. 100 101 Mayor Reinert noted that Lennar has modified their plans in response to the council’s concerns. He 102 stated that he is happy to have Lennar, a nationally recognized builder, involved. He noted the 103 limited request for action at this time. He noted that this is a large development and must be done 104 right. 105 106 Council Member Rafferty recognized Lennar’s work to take on a development and fit that into their 107 business plans. That is not an easy task. He is happy Lennar has good staff involved and he also 108 recognized city staff for their work in bringing this forward. He later added his thanks to the Public 109 Safety staff for working through the plans. 110 111 Mayor Reinert noted the development lay out; he favors the inclusion of water areas in the plans 112 because that fits this city. 113 114 Council Member Manthey thanked Lennar for sticking with the original layout – it’s an easier 115 consideration for the council than if everything were changed. 116 117 Council Member moved to approve Resolution No. 17-95 as presented. Council Member Kusterman 118 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 119 120 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 17-96 as presented. Council Member 121 Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 122 123 6B) Century Farm North (Item pulled from agenda at meeting) 124 125 6C) Consider Resolution No. 17-100 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation 126 Permit Level C at 426 Pine Street – City Planner Larsen recalled a previous discussion this year for a 127 similar use by the same applicant but at a different address on Pine Street; the council did deny that 128 request. The applicant is now proposing the same use at a locaiton that would address many of the 129 concerns that were heard upon his initial request. The site proposed is a former bike arena but that is 130 no longer the use. 131 Ms. Larsen reviewed the requirements for the home occupation proposed. On an aerial photo, she 132 noted how the structures and areas are proposed to be used. The Planning and Zoning Board 133 recommendation as well as conditions of the use were explained. 134