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Planning & Zoning Board March 8, 2023 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES would be possible to turn them off when there are no events but also questioned if by doing so would attract nuisances. He said it could be discussed with public safety and a recommendation could be given to City Council. Mr. Evenson moved to approve the conditional use permit subject to conditions listed in the staff report and the condition for a time limit be placed on the lighting. This will be reviewed by Public Safety. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 5-0. B. Watermark PUD Concept Plan for Amendment #4-Land Use Plan Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. Watermark is a 372-acre master planned residential community consisting of 692 single family lots and 172 townhome units totaling 864 housing units. Lennar is proposing an amendment to the north end of the Watermark PUD Development Stage Plan and Land Use Plan to modify lot sizes and housing product types to address demand changes in the housing market. The proposed amendment does not change any architectural requirements or the total number of housing units. Mr. Vojtech requested clarification if the tot lot would be private and if a dog park is included. Ms. Larsen thought the tot lot would be public and the Board could make it a recommendation or requirement for the dog park. Mr. Kohler addressed the responsibility for the private roads. Ms. Larsen confirmed they are private and would be maintained by the HOA. Mr. Josh Metzer from Lennar, 16305 36th Avenue, Plymouth, MN 55446 stated the reason for the plan change was due to the Villa product not performing and the need for single family homes at a lower price point. He understood the preference from the City was to have fewer townhomes from a density perception and more green space. This is the reason for the reduction of townhomes in their preferred Plan A. This plan also affords 12.6 acres of open space with a tot lot in the plans. He stated the open space would be maintained by the HOA unless the City wanted to take it over for a park. Mr. Vojtech stated due to the small price difference he thought the townhomes could be taken out completely and Venture homes be put in. Mr. Metzer said they could, but the townhomes are selling very well. He also said if the townhomes go, then the open space will go with it. Vice Chair Root concluded there is more favor for the additional open space and with the possible dog park and tot lot. Two plans were presented, and the majority preference was for Plan A. Vice Chair Root advised the Board that they were merely providing feedback at this time. Some of the concerns were to have more single-family homes and to keep with 55 square foot and above lot sizes, more green space other than behind the