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Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 2015 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider amendment to PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for Turnberry Crossing Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the amendment to PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for Turnberry Crossing. Ms. Larsen pointed out that after the staff report was written, she found that the original plan that was approved only included the stone or brick coming up to the base of the window, rather than the stone or brick coming up all along the top of the doorway. The developer went above and beyond what was required by building the stone and brick up to the roofline, so staff is comfortable with allowing stone or brick up to the base of the window. In response to questions by board members, City staff discussed street traffic and gave detailed information about the porous pavers that will be used in the development. Mr. Laden requested confirmation that the 3 detached units will be part of the association and not Ms. Larsen stated the units will have the same requirements as the rest of the development and will be part of the association, the only difference being that they are pulled apart. Chair Tralle stated his support for the pavers and parking stalls but preferred the stone/brick rather than the white aluminum pillars. Mr. Masonick questioned the consistency of the appearance of the units. The board discussed their desire for more color variations. The Developer, Roger Hokanson, commented that he could add more variation. Ms. Larsen remarked that she will have staff review the color selections. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:00 p.m. Developer Roger Hokanson with Hokanson Construction Development, 155 91st Ave, Blaine, discussed his reasoning for choosing the white pillars over the stone/brick columns and ensured that the one unit to be built alongside the existing units will be built identical to the others. Mr. Hokanson also discussed the market and appraisals for the townhomes. Judy Domning, 418 Aqua Circle, spoke about her concerns that the amendments are going to impact the value of the existing units. Areas of concern included: • white pillars vs. stone/brick columns • change in appearance with pavers • unit colors • park or picnic area in development • construction schedule