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The Commission recognized the difficulties with developing the property and was generally comfortable with a PUD request for the development. However, they commented that the applicant should work with staff on the bulleted items outlined by staff in the review process. It was noted this may mean a new evaluation of the development layout. They encouraged the applicant to work on the items, make revisions, and return to the Planning Commission with a new sketch plan. 2. PARKS COMMISSION UPDATE: At its October 18, 2017, meeting the Parks Commission reviewed and provided comments on the sketch plan. The Commission was generally supportive of a fishing pier/dock but would like consideration of how it could be accessed and used by the public. This includes looking at off-street and on -street parking and trying to find adjacent upland to add amenities like a picnic shelter, table, etc. It is envisioned that people may want to drive to the access and put in a kayak or other watercraft. One idea was to locate the fishing pier/dock at the south end of the property so that it could possibly be accessed off of the Oneka Lake Park property. After being asked about maintenance, the developer indicated that it is likely the HOA would maintain the trails. When asked about preserving the trees at the south end of the property, the developer indicated that there will be trees lost to make the necessary roadway connections. It was also said that the southern cul-de-sac may need to be shortened to preserve additional trees. Another comment by the Commission was to provide an additional pedestrian access to the cluster of townhouses. It was noted that the townhouse cluster is quite separate from the rest of the neighborhood. If the market of the townhouses would be families, one Commissioner asked for consideration of a Tot Lot because it is so removed from the other parts of the neighborhood and accessing the park. The Commission was generally very supportive of all of the trails in the development, stating they provide great loops and the necessary access to other trails/existing park. It was mentioned that a trail connection to the properties to the north is important in case of possible future development. It was also mentioned that the roundabout or Highway 61 crossing is evaluated to make the pedestrian crossing to the Hardwood Creek Trail and 159th Street trail safe. The Commission was generally supportive of the park dedication proposal. They seemed interested in accepting the trail area and any other buildable, useable and attached parcels. This would be a minimal amount of land and the remainder would be a fee. 3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting comments on a sketch plan for a subdivision of the 132 -acre site and development of 251 housing units. The housing units are proposed to be a combination of single