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February 11, 2021 PC Minutes Page 3 proposed project and it meets all emergency vehicle route standards. Additionally, the two access roads to the north are intended to extend north to 165t" Street North with future development. Vogt asked staff if there had been a traffic study done. Staff responded that a traffic study was not deemed necessary for this project. Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 7:50pm. The Planning Commission continued their discussion on the proposed development and generally liked the improvements made from the sketch plan level to now. Commissioner Fry had concerns with the minimal side yard setback requirements and that an unwanted precedent is being set. Staff provided additional comments on the specific density requirements for this property and the underlying land use guidance. The Commissioners agreed that the applicant met all requirements necessary for approval. Commission Derr made a motion to approve the preliminary plat, PUD, and comprehensive plan amendment for the residential development to be known as "The Meadows at Hugo," seconded by Commission Arcand. Ayes: Arcand, Derr, Fry, Kleissler, Mulvihill, Petty. Nay: None. Motion carried. New Business: Drengson May Enterprises, LLC. — Sketch plan for the property located west of Falcon Avenue North and north of 1215t Street North. Staff provided background on the sketch plan submitted by Drengson May Enterprises. The residential development is proposed to be west of Falcon Avenue North and north of 121s' Street North. Currently, the site includes three different properties that are zoned Large Lot Single Family Residential and guided as Very Low Density in the 2040 Land Use Plan. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the properties into 10 lots, all of which are one -acre or larger. Their proposal will also require a variance from the minimum lot width for two of the lots. The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission provide informal comments on the proposal. Staff provided the Planning Commission background on how access and utilities will be provided to the proposed development. Stormwater management will be an important aspect to the project due to existing drainage issues and staff will continue to work with the applicant as they move forward with the applicant. Staff recommended that the Commission provide feedback on the sketch plan to the applicant on general layout, proposed variance request for lots 8 and 9, and road construction. Staff also recommends that an informational meeting be held with the neighborhood to discuss what a public improvement project would look like and to gage interest from adjacent properties.