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Planning Commission Meeting June 12, 2003 - page 2 Generation Acres The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Generation Land LLC, 1902 5th Avenue South, Anoka, for preliminary plat and site plan approval for "Generation Acres" consisting of 42 townhome lots for property located north of Oneka Lake Boulevard, south of 150th Street and east of Geneva Avenue. Planner Lindahl presented the plat and explained that in 2002, the City Council denied a request for preliminary plat and site plan approval for a 43 -unit townhome development on this site because of concerns over safety on the proposed street, parking and open space. The applicant revised the plan and addressed these issues. Lindahl explained that the proposed development would have a net density of 5.7 units per acre and is consistent with the R-4 district standards, which requires a minimum of 3 units per acre and a maximum of 6 units per acre. McRoberts recalled that one of the issues with the previous plat was the drainage into the pond to the east. Lindahl said WSB and the Rice Creek Watershed District would be reviewing the ponding and drainage issues. Schumann opened the public hearing. Doreen Moore, 6040 148th Street North, asked how far from the west lot line the townhomes would be. Lindahl said that the required setback was 25 feet but the townhomes were proposed at 41 feet. Moore was concerned about water draining to the west and Lindahl said the Watershed District had asked the applicant to revise the plan to provide infiltration ponds on the western property line. The Community Development Director said the City would like to see it directed to the storm sewer and details would be worked out prior to final plat. Moore asked what types of homes were being proposed. Russ Monson, 6114 150th Street North, questioned what the stakes were for on the vacant lot next to his home. Developer Seth Marshall said they did not put the stakes on the property and had no idea what they were for. He explained that the homes were split entry with walkout basements and would be selling for $160,000 to $165,000. Marshall said that since the last plat, they had added an extensive amount of brick to the homes to increase curb appeal. The homes were planned to be owner occupied and there would be a homeowners association. There were no other comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Schumann asked Mr. Marshall if he knew when they would be on the Rice Creek Watershed District's agenda. Marshall said he was unsure of the date. The Community Development Director said they would need the Watershed's approval prior to final plat approval. McRoberts made motion, Malaski seconded, to recommend approval of the plat for Generation