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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday. October 25. 2018 Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Fry, Kleissler, Lessard, Tjemlund, Luchsinger, Mulvihill ABSENT: None STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Bryan Bear, City Administrator Oath of Office for Maria Mulvihill Alternate Planning Commissioner Maria Mulvihill took the Oath of Office at 7:01 p.m. Alternate Commissioner Mulvihill was recently appointed by the City Council as the newest member of the Hugo Planning Commission. As an Alternate Planning Commissioner, Mulvihill is to participate in Planning Commission meetings and discussions but may only vote on agenda items with the absence of a Planning Commissioner. A2proval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of September 13. 2018 Arcand made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Derr, to approve minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2018. Seven Ayes to approve minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2018. Motion carried. Public Hearing for PUD and Preliminai•N Plat for The Preserve on Sunset Lake Juba started by recognizing the letter of approval from the MN DNR for The Preserve on Sunset Lake PUD and Preliminary Plat. The applicant is Shlayba, Inc. represented by Cheldon Frank. This property is located on the southwest corner of Sunset Lake. 125a' St. is on the north side and County Rd 7 is on the south side of the property. The property is zoned Rural Residential and the area is occupied by generally 5 acre lots or smaller. The property to the south is located in the City of Grant and is zoned Agricultural Large Scale with a density of one unit per 10 acres. Juba continues to note that the applicant is requesting a PUD and Preliminary Plat for the development of 13 single family homes on 136.7 acres with an overall density of one unit per 10.52 acres, which would meet density requirements for the City of Hugo's Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements. The property has existing wetlands, but is primarily farm fields. The homes would be located on 5 to 10 acre lots, most of which would be located off a cul-de-sac in the center of the site. Each lot would have its own well and septic. Juba went into detail regarding previous concerns from the Commission that included the applicant focusing more on what items exceed City standard for meeting the PUD criteria in the City Code. There were additional details regarding the PUD and plat, including density, phasing, landscaping, streets/access, sidewalks and trails, drainage/grading, wetlands, park dedication/open space, and utilities. In conclusion, staff found that the applicant meets the required standards and recommends approval of the PUD and Preliminary Plat with the conditions outlined in the resolution. Juba also recommended the Planning Commission open the public hearing and take public comment. Chair Kleissler asks if the Planning Commission has any questions. Commissioner Tjernland asks for clarity on the roles of the Parks Commission and Planning Commission on the premium on acreage for park dedication. Juba states that the Parks Commission makes recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on park dedication. The Parks Commission made the recommendation that the applicant would dedicate the land for 8% satisfaction and pay the rest in fee. If it is determined that the applicant can provide an acceptable