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Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 2020 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Burque Property PUD Concept Plan Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant has submitted a land use application for PUD Concept Plan review. The proposed development is a PUD residential community located south of NorthPointe and east of CSAH 54 (20th Avenue) and west of I-35E. It contains 4 parcels totaling approximately 63 gross acres. Staff requested feedback regarding the PUD Concept Plan for Burque Property. Board Comments Mr. Reinert reminded the applicant each type of zoning area has particular lot width requirements. He acknowledged the applicant’s concept to transfer the senior housing density, which would allow them to create several 40 ft. wide lots; however, he further explained that was not the original intent when NorthPointe was developed. Moreover, Mr. Reinert explained the applicant will run into problems with changing the timeline for the development of the acreage as specified in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Laden agreed with staff’s recommendation to change the half cul de sac to a full cul de sac. He preferred the cul de sac to the south be altered to create a loop instead of a cul de sac. He echoed Mr. Reinert’s sentiment of not appreciating the applicant’s concept of removing density from the high density housing complex in order to create a larger quantity of smaller lots. He said, if the board is going to permit small lots, the applicant will need to provide a public benefit. Mr. Laden asked Ms. Larsen if the high density building has an age restriction of 55+ years of age. Ms. Larsen stated the high density housing complex has an age limit restriction of 55 + years of age. She clarified the age limit restriction was a part of the resolution approving the NorthPointe development. Mr. Laden remarked the City does not have enough property for young adults and therefore, to have such age restricted housing within the City is not beneficial. Ms. Peacock agreed with Mr. Laden’s comment regarding age restricted housing. She disapproved of the applicant’s concept plan to reduce the lot widths. Mr. Evenson commented he did not believe the small groups of lots to the south would be functional, especially if a full cul de sac was developed.