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from a deviation from the previously identified single-family characteristic of the area. The area had been approved for single-family uses, and the area should remain largely single-family. April 26, 2016, Planning Commission Meeting Much of the public hearing comments echoed those of the March 22, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. The previous and newer concerns/ comments are outlined below: • No connecting Sunset Ridge with Miske Meadows • Traffic and safety on the narrow streets in Sunset Ridge • Safety on the County Road 13 • Importance of a traffic study • Believe MnDOT's numbers are incorrect • Safety concerns with the intersection of Lincoln/Kennedy Streets and County Road 13 • Safety concerns with the intersection of Cleveland Street and County Road 13 • Not pleased with the narrow detached townhome lots proposed by the developer • How will traffic exit the development as subsequent phases are constructed • How will construction vehicles enter and exit the development • A fire station should be considered to accommodate the increased population in the area During the meeting, the applicant provided staff a digital copy of a document staff has titled "Applicants Submitted Conditions of Approval Edits". The document outlines the changes the applicant wanted to the conditions of approval. Staff was not able to review the document prior to the meeting but was able to the following day. This document was not shared with the Planning Commission at the meeting nor was intended to; instead the applicant verbally presented their proposed edits during the public hearing. Not all of the changes in the document were discussed with the Planning Commission. After the applicant presented their minimal to significant edits of staff's recommendations, the Planning Commission agreed with 8 of the 10 edits the applicant proposed. The Planning Commission put forth a recommendation of changing 8 out of the 17 conditions recommended by staff for the CUP, along with 2 out of 4 staff recommendations for the Preliminary Plat. Staff has outlined these in the attached "Conditions" documents. Since staff was unable to review the proposed edits provided by the applicant prior to the Planning Commission meeting, staff has taken the time to review and provide feedback for each proposed edit on the document titled "Applicants Submitted Conditions of Approval Edits." Staff comments are shown on the right hand margin of the document. The Planning Commission made a formal recommendation that Lincoln Street shall not be connected to the Miske Meadow Development, however full right-of-way width shall be platted for a future connection if needed. It was also recommend that the applicant install a trail with a breakaway barrier for emergency services only, with maintenance of the trail is to be determined by the City Council. Staff continues to recommend the two developments be connected for the following reasons: ■ Provides a safe alternative exit for residents of the Sunset Ridge Development, in order to relieve pressure from the existing access points onto County Road 13. ■ Improves connectivity for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. ■ Improves access for emergency vehicles. N:ADepartments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\P\P 16-02 Nfiske Meodows\City Council 5-2-2016\7.1 sr Miske Meodows.docx