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Planning & Zoning Board March 10, 2004 Page 13 Ms. Lane stated the extra connection was not to increase traffic, but it was a safety issue for allowing emergency vehicles into the area. Mr. Tralle stated he was in favor of connecting. Mr. Pogalz stated he understood the concerns of connecting the road, but he was in favor of it for the same reasons as the other Boardmembers had mentioned. He believed this would not be as intrusive as it seemed. He stated the connection could work and the benefit would outweigh the negatives. He noted there was no guarantee that it would develop to the west, but they needed to plan for it. Mr. Rafferty stated in this situation it was important for the City to look to the future and he agreed the road would be best suited by continuing on. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to continue the public hearing to the April meeting for further information and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 5 -0. C. PUBLIC HEARING for Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development/Preliminary Plat for Highland Meadows East 2" Addition, south of 79th Street and Nancy Lane intersection Chair Schaps opened the public hearing at 9:50 p.m. Staff stated applicant has requested approval of a preliminary plat for Highland Meadows East 2nd Addition. The project involves developing Outlot A of the Highland Meadows East development, approved in 1999. Staff noted the comprehensive plan guides the site for medium density residential use. The applicant requests a rezoning to R -3 Medium Density. The request also includes a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order to allow for a private road and other departures from standard zoning requirements. The project also requires a site plan review for the townhomes. This typically is an administrative review. However, it is an inherent part of the PUD, so it will be discussed here. To accommodate the proposal, staff indicated it would be necessary to have a rezoning from R -1 single family residential to R -3 medium density residential; Conditional Use Permit for a residential Planned Unit Development; and development stage plan/preliminary plat. Staff presented its analysis of the proposal and indicated approval of the project should include the following conditions: 1. The project shall not be final platted until 2005, as dictated by the growth management policy. • 2. Issues discussed in the City Engineer review memo must be addressed to his satisfaction. 3. Drainage and utility easements shall cover the ponds and stormwater facilities. Easements also shall be platted along the external property lines. DRAFT MINUTES