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Planning & Zoning Board <br />Febrauary 13, 2019 <br />Page 2 <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />V. ACTION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. Lyngblomsten Senior Living Community <br /> <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Mr. Laden asked for clarification regarding the access points on Hodgson in relation <br />to where they were on the master plan, where they are on the Master Plan and how <br />that would affect develpoment on the eastside. Staff noted that the access points were <br />50 feet north of where the access points were projected to be in the Masterplan. <br /> <br />Mr. Stimpson inquired if the road improvements would still occur if Lyngblomsten is <br />unable to acquire the southern parcel. Staff confirmed the southbound right turn lane <br />would be delayed until after the property acquisition. Level of service would not be <br />affected if the lane was not added. Mr. Grochala explained the congestion on <br />Hodgson and County Road J <br /> <br />Mr. Stimpson asked about the northbound trail on Hodgson Road.. Ms. Larsen <br />explained that the trail terminates at the property line but hoped there would be a trail <br />extension in the future. Mr. Stimpson suggested the trail stopping at the cul-de-sac <br /> <br />Mr. Stimpson asked if a berm would be appropriate at the end of the westbound <br />commerical street. Ms. Larsen clarified that a berm is currently located there. <br /> <br />Mr. Stimpson asked if the trees, from the 1:1 replacement ratio, can be placed <br />towards the property lines of the Woodridge neighborhood. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Root inquired about the quality of the trees being used for the 50 foot <br />buffer. The Environmental Coordinator, Marty Asleson, had evaluated the trees. <br />Staff noted that trees in good condition will remain in place. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Root asked for clarification on the 21 foot wide cottage home garages. <br />Staff explained the standard ordinance is 20 foot wide garage. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Root inquired if the traffic study was solely based on the first phase of the <br />development. The traffic study took the entire development into consideration. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Root asked how the design standards deviate from the City’s zoning <br />ordinance. Mr. Larsen explained the standards of the cottage homes are comparable to <br />an R2 district, the senior complex is comparable to a R4 district, and both areas meet <br />performance standards. <br /> <br />Mr. Evenson asked what the City receives in return from the develpoment. Staff <br />explained the City will receive a clubhouse, redevelopment of the 20 acre site, <br />providing senior housing, senior programs, senior amenities, open space, landscape