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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, February 27, 2020 Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Fry, Kleissler, Mulvihill, Tjernlund. ABSENT: Lessard, Luchsinger. STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of January 23, 2020 Commissioner Arcand made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tjernlund to approve minutes for the meeting of January 23, 2020. All ayes. Motion carried. The Meadows at Hugo Sketch Plan, Golden Valley Land Company Staff provided a background on The Meadows at Hugo Sketch Plan that was submitted by Golden Valley Land Company. The applicant had previously attended the Parks Commission meeting on March 20, 2019 and the Planning Commission meeting on March 28, 2019 and received feedback from staff as well as the Commissioners. The applicant has since submitted a new sketch plan and staff provided an overview of the changes. The applicant requested that the Planning Commission provide feedback on the overall layout of the sketch plan, lot sizes, and setbacks for the site. Matt Pavek from Civil Site Group addressed the Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant. Pavek stated that the development team has been working the DNR to address the shoreland overlay district requirements and believes the sketch plan reflects those requirements. Pavek also highlighted that they have added trail connections, saved additional wetlands, and altered the layout with the new sketch plan submitted. They are specifically looking for setback flexibility with their PUD request. The plan shows 50 foot lots with 5 foot side yard setbacks. The proposed villa products will be 40 feet wide and 70 feet deep. The applicant stated that should they remove lots from the sketch plan, they will not meet the density requirements. Pavek asked the Planning Commission to discuss the proposal. The Planning Commission continued to discuss the project and asked the applicant clarifying questions. Chair Kleissler stated that she would like to see images of the proposed homes. Pavek stated that a builder has not been identified for the project. They are expecting a slab on grade, villa style product that are single story with the option to have a loft. Staff mentioned that without building elevations, staff is not comfortable making a recommendation on the product type. However, staff believes a product that features a garage that is flush with the front of the home is more desirable than a garage -forward design.