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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, April 12, 2018 Commissioner Arcand called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Luchsinger, Tjernlund. ABSENT: Kleissler, Lessard. STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of March 8, 2018 Commissioner Tjernlund made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Luchsinger, to approve minutes for the meeting of March 8, 2018. All Ayes. Motion carried. Weston Estates Preliminary Plat & Final Plat Leitz described that applicant is seeking approval of a preliminary plat and final plat for a site generally located east of TH 61 and south of 165th Street N. to allow for the alteration of ten parcels to become four parcels. The applicant is not proposing development of the property, but the modification to move property lines and combine parcels within this area to reduce non -conformities and the number of total parcels. Leitz described the existing parcels and how they do not meet all of the lot size or setback requirements of the Future Urban Service (FUS) zoning district. She stated the proposed plat reduces the non -conformities of each property and it was in staff's opinion that the proposed plat is more in conformity with the FUS zoning district standards than existing conditions. Leitz then further discussed streets/access, drainage/grading, wetlands/floodplain, utilities, and park dedication. She stated that at the time of development, those items would have to be further analyzed. Leitz concluded by saying that is in staff's opinion that the proposed plat is reducing existing non -conformities and is a good way to attain greater compliance of the FUS zoning district standards. Staff recommended the Planning Commission open the public hearing to hear public comment and staff recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat with the conditions listed in the resolution. Commission Arcand opened the public hearing at 7:18 pm. Doug Halver, 3701 St. Regis Drive White Bear Lake, approached the podium. He inquired as to the right-of- way dedication and future dedication needs on highway 61. Juba stated that the proposed plat dedicated the current right-of-way needs for highway 61, but at the time of development, the City will request an additional 39 feet of right-of-way for the future expansion of the highway. Rick Mallinger, 5816 165th Street, approached the podium. He inquired as to when city utilities are planned to be installed on 165th Street and also asked about further information on the medium density residential classification. Juba stated that city utilities are generally installed at the time of development so there is no exact timeline for the installation of utilities. Juba then described that the land use plan is what the future of the City looks like and stated that at the time utilities are provided, a medium density property could be developed at 3-6 units per acre. Commission Arcand closed the public hearing at 7:24 pm.