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Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2022 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, Lino Lakes 72, LLC., submitted a land use application for a final plat on a 4.5 acre lot in order to construct a 72 unit, 55+ age restricted independent senior housing building called NorthPointe Garden Estates. The name of the final plat is NorthPointe 8th Addition. Staff recommended approval of the final plat and site & building plan review for NorthPointe 8th Addition and NorthPointe Garden Estates subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Board Comments Regarding the traffic study, Mr. Root noted the average daily traffic numbers have not been updated since 2018. He recommended the County update the figures. Ms. Hankee explained the traffic study uses the County’s latest count numbers and then the Institute of Transportation Standards are applied to make the average daily traffic counts current. She said she would check with the County to see if they have updated figures. Mr. Wipperfurth concurred with Mr. Root stating the traffic table is outdated especially when considering the recent development in the area. He asked what the status is of the property that is for sale south of NorthPointe. Ms. Larsen said a concept plan for the property was reviewed a few years ago, but it did not proceed. The property is still for sale. Mr. Vojtech asked if the developer would be allowed to drop the 55+ age requirement. Ms. Larsen said the developer would not be able to drop with age requirement without City Council’s approval. Chair Tralle commented the owner of the building should determine whether or not outdoor storage on decks will be allowed. Applicant’s Comments Ryan Nothnagel, 175 7th Ave South, Waite Park, MN 56387, with INH Properties, said they will develop, operate, and own the property. He specified INH Properties has no desire to remove the 55+ age restriction. Mr. Root asked why the applicant is requesting to change the building setback from 40 ft. to 20 ft.