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4. Natures Refuge North PUD Preliminary Plan/ Preliminary Plat The Community Development Director stated that the applicant, M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC, has submitted an application for Rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD), PUD Preliminary Plan (PPP), and Preliminary Plat (PP) approvals. The project proposes to create 93 lots on 60 acres located north of Natures Refuge and is called Natures Refuge North. He noted that the applicant has been working with the City on this project for the past two and a half years. The Community Development Director stated that the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on April 9, 2025, and recommended approval with several conditions. The Community Development Director stated that this evening the Council is requested to review their plan and provide direction regarding: 1. Building Design flexibility a. Garage setback requirements / option for a decorative garage door 2. Connection to Andall Street a. Outlot B Platted for future roadway The Community Development Director stated that the builder was present and available to answer any question about the project. He stated that this item is scheduled for formal action at the May 12, 2025, City Council meeting. Council Consensus To allow for building design flexibility by allowing for the garage construction extending in front of the house, without the requirement for a porch. With a limit on the percentage of homes constructed with this exemption to the code requirements. To construct a road connecting to Andall Street to improve public safety access. With limits on construction traffic and holding on the final access/construction until the time of occupancy within the new subdivision. The Community Development Director stated that this project would be brought to the May 12th meeting for formal action. 5. Wilkinson Waters PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat The, City Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation overviewing the Wilkinson Waters project. She stated that the applicant, Wilkinson Waters LLC, is proposing a master planned development located on North Oaks Company Inc. property south of County Road J/Ash Street/CSAH 32, west of Centerville Road/CSAH 21 and north of Wilkinson Lake Boulevard. The development contains four parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres and consists of a mix of 340-unit residential housing types and commercial development. It was noted that they first approached the City about this project in 2015. Page 2 of 8