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• Planning & Zoning Board March 8, 2006 Page 3 C. PUBLIC HEARING for a Rezone, Perliminary Plat and MUSA Allocation for Pheasant Stroll Estates Mr. Smyser presented the staff report. Mr. Rafferty opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. Mr. Smyser stated that they have been working with the Anoka County Highway Department and neighboring cities on road alignment issues and infrastructure. Mr. Smyser stated that a letter received by a resident will be included as part of the public record for this meeting, and was distributed to the board. Staff stated that there were a number of outstanding issues with this project, therefore they were recommending continuing the public hearing. Mr. Smyser stated that successful development will require sufficient access and utilities. He added that these discussions are ongoing and progressing, but will need to be resolved prior to plat approval. Staff discussed roadway and utility options that are being considered for the site. Mr. Rafferty asked for public comment on the issue. Mike Black, Royal Oaks Realty, representing the developer on behalf of Brunn Construction, stated that they are a local company that has been building in the area for a long time. He stated that Brunn purchased this property in the summer of 2004, and have been working with staff and neighboring property owners since then to plan this development. He noted that Bob's Auto Ranch is not interested in selling their property at this time. He added that they are retaining an existing log home on the site. They feel that what they are proposing is the best option for this site. They would like two permanent turnarounds, and are trying to help facilitate development to the west. They are trying to avoid a lift station and have tried to address staff's concerns. They are eliminating an offsetting intersection and allowing for future development. They plan to avoid additional offset intersections. Royal Oaks Realty did its own study of this area as to what would make the most sense taking the area into account. They believe the road should line up with Kent St. Their proposal provides for a possibility of future lots on the western border of the site and allows for residential development while aligning the intersection to the south. They believe that this proposal makes as much sense and is as safe as any plans LandForm has proposed. Mr. Black would prefer not to mix uses with the commercial area. Mr. Tralle pointed out that minimizing access points has not been successful in the past. • He is concerned for the city. Mr. Black stated that this plan would allow for either a road extension or no extension. DRAFT MINUTES