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May 26, 2022 PC Minutes Page 2 Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 7:04pm. Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Arcand, to approve the lot split, subject to the conditions on the resolution All ayes. Motion carried. Public Hearing: M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC- Preliminary plat and PUD General Plan for a residential development to be known as “The Shores of Oneka Lake.” Staff provided a background on the request of a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a residential development to be known as “The Shores of Oneka Lake” located east of Highway 61 and west of Oneka Lake. The property totals 131.66 acres and is comprised of three parcels with 95.99 buildable acres. The preliminary plat includes 218 residential lots, and 10 outlots. The existing property guided Low Density Residential and will have a density of Density of 2.27 units per buildable acre. The apartments shown on outlot C were not a part of the approval request. The applicant is showing a combination of single family homes, villa homes, and twinhomes in four phases. A roundabout will be constructed at 159th Street which they have requested a permit for from MNDOT. Previous sketch plans have been reviewed on this site and feedback highlighted the importance of access to Highway 61 and preservation of trees and natural resources. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet was completed for these properties in 2006 and since this project is similar, but smaller, a new EAW will not be required. The applicant is requesting PUD flexibility for lot size, setbacks, and shore land regulations. In exchange, they are providing public open space along Oneka Lake, trails, preservation of existing trees, stormwater reuse irrigation, and architectural anti-monotony design guidelines. The Parks Commission approved the developer’s proposal to dedicate 3.89 acres of park land adjacent to Oneka Lake and the payment of the fee for the remaining requirement totaling $441,014. Staff recommend approval of the PUD and preliminary plat for M/I Homes for the development to be known as “The Shores of Oneka Lake”, subject to the conditions listed in the resolutions. John Rask with M/I Homes addressed the Planning Commission. Commissioner Arcand asked about the lake shore. Rask discussed construction of a paved city trail on the ice ridge, natural plantings, and expansion of existing park areas, all to be discussed further with the Parks Commission. Commissioner Arcand asked about monument signage. Rask stated that none are planned now, just additional landscaping at entrances. Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:30pm.