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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, May 10, 2018 Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Kleissler, Lessard, Luchsinger, Tjernlund. ABSENT: None. STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 26, 2018 Commissioner Derr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tjernlund, to approve minutes for the meeting of April 26, 2018. All Ayes. Motion carried. Abstained by Commissioner Luchsinger. Oneka Place — Preliminary Plat & Planned Unit Development (PUD) Juba described that the applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat and planned unit development (PUD) for three parcels, totaling 117 acres, for 177 single family residential lots and 10 outlots. This lot is to be known as "Oneka Place." Juba explained the request for a PUD, including the items the applicant is requesting flexibility on, which are lot sizes, lot widths, front and side yard setbacks, and right-of-way width. She stated the applicant is proposing to design a more sensitive application, with less density, provide additional upland for a park that exceeds City standards, provide public trails along roads, provide landscaping that exceeds City standards, preserve existing significant trees on the east side of the property, create a stormwater irrigation reuse system, and incorporate architectural design guidelines for homes within the development. Juba went into detail regarding the PUD and plat, including density, phasing, landscaping, streets/access, sidewalks and trails, drainage/grading, water reuse, wetlands, park dedication, and utilities. Juba concluded by stating that staff believes the layout of the proposed development exceeds the City's standards for residential developments. The developer has offered a more creative and efficient approach to the existing constraints of the property through the site design layout. It was in staff's opinion that the applicant meets all requirements necessary to approve the PUD and preliminary plat. Juba stated that staff recommends approval of the PUD and preliminary plat for the development to be known as "Oneka Place," subject to the conditions in the resolution. Juba also recommended the Planning Commission open the public hearing and take public comment. Chair Kleissler invited the applicant to the podium. Len Pratt, developer, and David Hempel, project engineer with Westwood, approached the podium. Mr. Pratt stated that he has owned this property for a long time and has been planning this development since the fall of 2017. He also stated that they have tried to be efficient and cognoscente of natural resources on site and have less of a density than what would be allowed with the existing land use. Mr. Pratt stated that there will be a variety of builders within the development, so the homes in the development will be diverse. Mr. Hempel reiterated the time spent on planning this project and he believes the plan is efficient, environmentally friendly, and serves the needs of the community with diverse housing options. Mr. Hempel thanked staff for the work put into the project so far and stated that they still have some minor changes to make to the plans. Mr. Hempel thanked the Planning Commission and stated that they are willing to answer any questions the Planning Commission or public has on the project.