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Planning & Zoning Board <br />November 13, 2013 <br />Page 2 <br />5. ACTION ITEMS <br />A. CONTINUED UBLIC HEARING to consider a rezone of property located at <br />7880 Sunset Avenue (PID #07- 31 -22 -23 -0004) from R -Rural to PUD- Planned <br />Unit Development and an Amendment to the Development Stage <br />Plan/Preliminary Plat of Century Farm North to expand project boundary and <br />include certain property located at 7880 Sunset Avenue <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner, recommended continuing the Public Hearing as staff is <br />awaiting revised plans from the applicant. <br />Mr. Hyden made a MOTION at 6:32 p.m. to continue the Public Hearing to the next <br />meeting. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) <br />B. PUBLIC HEARING to consider rezoning and a PUD Development Stage <br />Plan/Preliminary Plat for a 55 lot residential development to be called Saddle <br />Club, located at 1403 Birch Street, PIN 28- 31 -22 -34 -0001 <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Larsen explained the history <br />of the site and that a Planned Unit Development would allow flexibility from the normal <br />requirements. Staff stated that the result of this proposed development would be similar <br />to the neighboring Foxborough and Preserve developments. The proposed development <br />will contain four outlots of preserved wetlands. <br />Staff clarified that neighboring property owners on Old Birch Street will not be assessed <br />for utility improvements, however neighboring properties will have utilities available to <br />them if they choose to connect in the future. Connection fees would be due if and when <br />property connects to utilities. <br />Staff explained the proposed trail extensions and tree preservation plans for the site. <br />Staff noted that a traffic study was completed and that modifications along Birch Street <br />and Old Birch Street would be further analyzed. <br />Staff intends for the Environmental Board to review the tree mitigation plan once it is <br />completed. <br />Following discussion by the board, staff noted that the east/west portion of Old Birch <br />Street will be improved and that the city intends to work with property owners to <br />complete the connection to Fox Road as quickly as possible. <br />Board member comments included the following: <br />- Concerned about increased traffic on Birch Street. <br />- Are there traffic calming measures that could be considered, such as medians, etc. <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />