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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, April 28, 2016 Chair, Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Kleissler, McRoberts Patzner, Rosenquist ABSENT: Arcand, Knauss, Lessard STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of February 25, 2016 Commissioner Patzner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rosenquist, to approve minutes for the meeting of February 25, 2016. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 14, 2016 Commissioner Patzner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rosenquist, to approve minutes for the meeting of April 14, 2016. All Ayes. Motion carried. Victor Gardens North Village 7th Addition — PUD Amendment & Preliminary Plat Juba described that the applicant is requesting approval of a PUD amendment & preliminary plat for 33 townhome units (27 detached units and 6 attached units) on a property located north of Frenchman Rd. (CSAH 8) and east of Elmcrest Avenue. Juba stated that there was a previously approved plan from 2008, for the same site, which allowed for 64 units. The PUD amendment is required as the type of proposed home is changing from the original approval. Juba presented on topics regarding building materials, architecture, setbacks, landscaping, park dedication, parking, streets/access, sidewalks/trails, stormwater, wetlands, grading/drainage, and utilities. Juba concluded be saying that it was in staff's opinion that the proposal is generally consistent with the ordinance standards, with the conditions listed in the resolutions. She stated that the developer complies with the intent of the original PUD approvals to provide a traditional neighborhood development. She expressed that the proposed architecture of the buildings meet the minimum standards expected within the PUD and multi- family design guidelines. Staff recommends approval of the draft resolutions approving the PUD amendment and preliminary plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached resolutions. Chair Kleissler invited the applicant to the podium to speak. Richard Kettler, owner of Kettler construction, approached the podium. He stated that he had developed in Hugo previously and had built 38 units (19 twin homes) in 2003-2004. This development is called Fenway Place and is located off of Fenway and 140th Street. Mr. Kettler stated he is excited about coming back and working in Hugo again and offering this product to the community. Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.