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Mounds View Planning Commission May 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Curtis questioned why the cottages were geographically separated from the Pulte townhomes. Mr. Lotter stated the first iteration had the yard homes at the entrance and after numerous iterations, the yard homes were coupled together separate from the Pulte townhomes. He discussed how Pulte finances its own projects and stated he believed the separation made the most sense for this development. Mr. Stolpestad commented further on how the two separate developments served as a transition from one density point to another. Commissioner Curtis asked if a trail had been considered between the two developments. Mr. Lotter stated this would be difficult given the poor soil conditions in this area of the development. Commissioner Urlacher inquired if the yard homes would have its own association. Mr. Stolpestad reported this was the case. He noted the association would have controls in place to assist with balancing the development. He commented further on how trash would be handled in the cottage homes. Chair Rundle asked for recommendations for the developer. Commissioner Nelson stated he would like to see a traffic study before a preliminary plat is brought to the Planning Commission. In addition, he would like to see the geotechnical completed. He requested further information be provided regarding the street lighting. He recommended the City work with the County on the traffic issues surrounding the compost site. Mr. Lotter thanked the Commission for sharing their general support and noted he would report back with more information on traffic, the geotechnical, stormwater design and wetland banking. Chair Rundle asked if there was any comments from the public regarding this Concept Plan. Lily _________ stated she was a resident of Mounds View. She expressed concern with the number of houses that would be built behind her house and her neighbors houses. She did not believe this was a fair decision and asked the City to listen carefully to what people had to say. She understood the City owns this land and wants to raise money. However, she would like to see the woods and wildlife protected. She commented on a memory she made in the woods near a very big tree that was full of moss. She stated she will be sad if this area was developed because she would no longer be able to have outdoor experiences. She explained she loves being outside exploring. She thanked the Commission for listening to her concerns. Maria Slabiak, 8135 Long Lake Road, stated the property proposed for development was located on a floodplain and had wetlands. She discussed how wetlands provide habitats and food for wildlife. She questioned why the density on this property was increased and stated she feared this would adversely impact the property values for the surrounding residential homes. She explained she was also concerned with how the drainage in the area would be impacted when this many new units were added. She reported this project was asking for numerous deviations and noted the yard homes do not meet minimum standards for the City, nor do the townhomes meet the minimum zoning requirements for lot size. She commented on the safety concerns she had