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Planning & Zoning Board August 11, 2021 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Root suggested inserting language which states the City is open to negotiation. Mr. Reinert surmised, when a PUD is allowed, the R-1 district requirement of 10,800 sq. ft. remains, but the requirement of 80 ft. by 135 ft. is eliminated. He questioned if this is because the topography in the City is such that flexibility is necessary to be able to work with developers. Mr. Grochala stated the 10,800 sq. ft. requirement could be eliminated as well at the City’s discretion. A PUD is a negotiated zoning district. The developer is looking for tradeoffs and if the City likes what the developer proposes, the City can approve it. If a conditional use permit is submitted and it meets the requirements, it is typically approved. Therefore, removing the PUD by conditional use permit gives the City more control. The alternative option for a developer is to follow conventional zoning district requirements. Mr. Reinert clarified and gave an example of a development with 25 homes guided low density. The district requirement would be 10,800 sq. ft., but under a PUD, the City could allow one lot to be 9,000 sq. ft. and another lot 12,000 sq. ft. if it was in the City’s interest to save a tree. Mr. Grochala confirmed the City may allow the developer to condense the lot footprint in order to preserve something currently in existence. Ms. Larsen said typically lots abutting the wetlands are smaller and lots off of the road are enlarged. Ms. Lindahl informed the Board the ordinance will be reviewed, a draft will be made, and the definitions will be revised last. She asked Mike to lead the discussion concerning the concept plan and the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Grochala explained the purpose of the concept plan is to have the developer create a simple sketch of the development, present it to the Board and City staff, and receive feedback before any significant amount of funds are spent on surveying, engineering, etc. At the PUD concept stage, possible public provisions are identified and it is the developer’s responsibility to incorporate those items into the plan. Mr. Grochala then explained the neighborhood meeting should occur prior to the concept plan in order to give neighbors an opportunity to also inform the design. He agreed with the Board it is important to know what feedback is given to the developer at each meeting. Ms. Lindahl stressed the importance of ensuring the neighborhood meetings do not include City staff. Although, she said the City should be aware of the meetings and what is discussed. Ms. Lindahl suggested assembling a policy guideline for developers on how to conduct neighborhood meetings. She stated the meetings would not be required, but it would be strongly encouraged.