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Planning Commission <br />June 28, 2018 <br />Page 3 <br />as open space to be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association. Juba goes on to explain the <br />requirements and details for the proposed development. <br />Commissioner Tjernlund mentioned that he was unsure what the land in the southeast corner of the site was <br />going to be used for. <br />Juba responds, stating that since the land does not possess desirable building characteristics, the applicant will <br />either dedicate the portion of land as ROW for CR7 or approach the adjacent property owner and offer the land <br />at no cost. Juba also stated that the applicant did provide some architectural design guidelines that talked about <br />the home orientation on the site and the types of homes they foresee as being on these lots. These guidelines <br />will encourage relatable outbuildings as well as porches. <br />Chair Kleisller asked the applicant to approach the podium. <br />Cheldon Frank, located at 8335 136th Street Circle N, and Civil Engineer Todd Erickson approached the <br />podium. Frank highlights that the minimum acres for the proposed lots will be 5 acres and a maximum of up to <br />almost 12 acres. Erickson mentions that most of the road design will be minimally graded to preserve the <br />existing conditions of the rural area. Only portions of the storm water pond and road will be graded. The <br />planned open space would also work to preserve the area's existing wetland. <br />Commissioner Arcand mentioned a question in relation to the PUD. He states that the preservation of the <br />existing wetland is already expected with the development. He asked if there was room for more creativity as a <br />tradeoff for preserving the wetland. <br />Frank mentions that creativity will be added by offering higher quality architectural design to the neighborhood. <br />This will include landscaping requirements that will create nice curb appeal. The concept is much more <br />appealing than slicing into thirteen 10 acre lots. <br />Juba states that the ordinance is written so this area can do smaller lots with a PUD. Instead of lots that go into <br />the wetlands, where impacts are more likely to happen, with a PUD, this is putting the wetlands in an outlot <br />with a management plan. <br />Erickson goes on to mention that the existing wetlands will be protected and enhanced by the development. <br />Nutrients will not be spread into the existing farm field that provides the wetland with water. In addition, there <br />will be no direct run-off into the wetland. A buffer plan can also be drawn up and maintained to further protect <br />the wetlands. Protection and enhancement is a main focus. <br />Commissioner Arcand asks if it would make sense to realign the lots and leave the wetlands out of it. <br />Erickson mentions that they are providing extra value to the lots as is, but can draw up something to provide a <br />buffer. <br />Commissioner Arcand requested that the buffer be better clarified. <br />Commissioner Tjernlund goes on to explain that he likes the overall plan and that the isolated lots can be <br />beneficial in terms of enhanced privacy and that the two planned isolated lots are acceptable in this instance. <br />