HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 02.27.20Minutes 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.
February 27, 2020 PC Minutes
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Among their discussion, the Planning Commission gave the following suggestions:
• Angling the lots that are along the ditch on the east side of the site.
• The developer construct the public street through the City -owned property to the southwest of the
site at the developer's expense.
• Add character along the eastern road of the development.
• Keep the villa products at one -level or one and a half level.
• Remove one or more lot to make more space.
• Changing the Comprehensive Plan to support the utility change.
Adiournment
Commissioner Arcand made a motion, Derr seconded, to adjourn at 8:04 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant