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Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Root explained he did not disagree with having a higher density, but he did not approve of the applicant’s concept plan. Furthermore, he clarified, if the applicant wants a PUD and the development to be zoned for higher density, the applicant must provide a public benefit. He said, for any future development, Cypress Street ought to be connected to the development since the street was stubbed and planned accordingly. He suggested if the density is increased, the addition of a small neighborhood park should be considered as well. Furthermore, Mr. Root wondered if the density is increased, how would that impact the figures which were originally approved for the NorthPointe development and Met Council. Mr. Vojtech agreed with Mr. Root’s comments. He did not approve of the proposed concept. He commented on the half cul de sac explaining he did not understand how the half cul de sac could even function properly with the number of lots the applicant is proposing to develop. He asked Ms. Larsen if the applicant provided price points for the homes. Ms. Larsen stated that particular information was not provided. Chair Tralle questioned if the developer of the proposed project is the same developer who developed NorthPointe. Ms. Larsen explained it is not the same developer. The applicant would be purchasing Outlot A from BL Holdings. Chair Tralle said he did not understand how NorthPointe could sell off Outlot A because, in the original agreement, they agreed to develop the outlot. Ms. Larsen clarified, in order for NorthPointe to be able to sell Outlot A, amendments would need to be made to the Comprehensive Plan and NorthPointe plan. Therefore, if NorthPointe does not sell the outlot, they would be obligated to develop it as it was originally approved. Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, noted if Outlot A is developed, it is required to be developed at a specific density irrespective of the developer. Moreover, there is a covenant on the property which restricts the housing to individuals 55 years of age or older. Applicant’s Comments Chair Tralle asked the applicant, Melvin Brown-Moore from Builders Lot Group, LLC., to respond to the board’s comments. Mr. Brown-Moore said he did not agree with all of the board member’s comments. He questioned if the connection from Birch Street to NorthPointe was considered during the development stage of NorthPointe since it runs through wetlands and a floodplain.