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Planning Commission March 28, 2019 Page 4 15190 Everton Avenue North, John Udstuen has an additional concern with road traffic and safety on Rosemary Way. Udstuen would like to know if there will be median installed with a right turn only on Rosemary Way. 4505 Rosemary Way North, Erin Kimball asks staff to point out where the proposed park is located on the site plan. Juba shows the proposed park on the screen. Kimball would like the Commission to take into consideration that Victor Gardens maintains the roundabout and any additional maintenance due to traffic is the association's responsibility. Additionally, Kimball states that there is no overnight parking in Hugo from November to March and that the City does not adequately enforce the issue. 15292 Everton Avenue North, Mike Happ asks staff to clarify how firetrucks will service the back of the building. Juba states that the fire department has asked applicant to install an additional fire hydrant on site. The resident responds by stating that City Code requires that there be access to the backside of building. Juba states that there are exceptions to the fire code and will be serviced by sprinklers. Staff continues to state that Rosemary Way does not have substantial traffic and studies on Everton Avenue show that the road can handle the traffic that the proposed apartment project will bring. When the property to the west develops, the road will be maintained and updated. 15040 Everton Avenue North, Steve Rossini has concerns on the lack of access into the underground parking garage should there be a car fire. Chris Stokka from MWF Properties steps forward to address the Planning Commission and the concerns of the residents. Stokka states that MWF Properties is the developer but will also be the management company. The developer wants to maintain the character, safety, and integrity of the building and its tenants. The close proximity to Festival Foods and other services makes the site highly attractive. MWF Properties has not seen a decrease in surrounding property values with their other projects. They have also been working with multiple entities to address grading and drainage concerns on the site. Chair Kleissler asks Stokka to further address the grading and elevation on the site. Stokka states that ground floor elevation is 919 feet so additional grading and fill will be needed on site. There will be a gradual slope up to the building. Kleissler asks if the developer will be asking for a height variance. Stokka responds that the primary objective of the developer is to keep the height within the City limits. Chair Kleissler asked if there were any additional questions for the applicant or from the public. Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 8:36pm. Chair Kleissler opens up the discussion among the Planning Commission. Commissioner Tjernlund began by addressing the character of the surrounding area and asking if an apartment building fits in with this character. He states that the project does not blend in with the character of the surrounding area. Commissioner Luchsinger states that the City of Hugo provides a variety of housing options available in the community. The community is a great place for families and providing another option to families is beneficial to the community. The applicant has taken care to match the architecture to the surrounding homes and will provide quality amenities to families. This type of development should be encouraged and welcomed in Hugo.