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Planning & Zoning Board November 10, 2020 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES of residents heading south on 2nd Avenue. He said the boulevard on the opposite side of the street should have been adjusted as well. Shannon Shaughnessy, 210 Elm Street, asked what the footprint of the new home is. Ms. Larsen stated the house pad, according to the plan set, is typically 50 ft. x 50 ft., but it could be 40 ft. x 60 ft. She explained the city will not know the footprint of the home until the applicant submits the building permit application, but irrespective of that, the home will not be larger than the house pad listed on the grading plan of the preliminary plat. Ms. Shaughnessy expressed concern regarding the size of the new lot and questioned whether it will look cohesive with the neighborhood. Chair Tralle stated the applicant met all of the criteria to build a house on the lot. He asked Ms. Larsen to summarize the criteria for Ms. Shaughnessy. Ms. Larsen explained the property is zoned R1 and is required to be, at a minimum, 80 ft. wide and 135 ft. deep. The lot is 80 ft. wide and 163 ft. deep. Thus, it exceeds the minimum lot size requirement. The lot meets all of the side setbacks and it exceeds the rear setback. Ms. Shaughnessy asked if the new lot is set up with city sewer and water. Ms. Larsen confirmed it is. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 - 0. Chair Tralle abstained. Board Discussion Mr. Reinert commented the lot is oversized and it will, likely, be conforming to the neighborhood once constructed. He asked Ms. Larsen if Public Safety reviewed the project and if so, did they have any comments. Ms. Larsen confirmed they reviewed the project. She stated the police division and fire division had no public safety concerns. Mr. Reinert asked Ms. Larsen to share Ms. Galetka’s safety concern with Public Safety to see if they would have a change in opinion. Diane Hankee, City Engineer, said the city has a transportation committee who works with Public Safety and Public Works to monitor traffic. She explained the committee receives calls about through traffic and school traffic for the entire area from Sunset Avenue to Elm Street to Lake Street. She mentioned it can be difficult to address traffic concerns since residents are utilizing personal vehicles for