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Planning & Zoning Board July 12, 2023 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. O’Connell also discussed the dog stations at the Rice Creek Watershed District and suggested that would be a nice program for parks in Lino Lakes as well. There were no other public comments. Mr. Laden moved to close open mike. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. Open mike was closed at 6:36 p.m. Motion carried 5 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Public Hearing for Watermark PUD Amendment #4 – PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat and Land Use Plan Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, U.S. Home, LLC, submitted a Land Use Application for Watermark PUD Amendment #4 - PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat and Land Use Plan hereafter referred to as PUD Amendment #4. They are proposing an amendment to the north end of Watermark residential development in regards to lot sizes and housing products. The total number of housing units remains 864 and does not change. Staff, Boards, and Council provided feedback on three (3) different Concept Plans from October 2022 to April 2023. Mr. Laden asked if there would be any changes to the houses architecture. Ms. Larsen replied that there would be no changes and the houses still meet all the architectural requirements. Chair Root expressed concerns that over 55 lots are below the R2 level and asked what the tradeoff is from having smaller lots and more open space. Ms. Larsen suggested that the Board should discuss whether they prefer four more acres of open space or bigger lots. The applicant, Josh Metzer, with Lennar, presented his comments for the Watermark PUD Amendment #4 to the Board. Mr. Metzer explained that the two car villas are no longer selling, so they decided to develop smaller single-family homes to make it successful. He also said these products are unique to the Watermark development. Mr. Evenson asked for clarification between the previous plat and the amended plat, he also asked if there is more diversity than the previous plat.