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Planning Commission Minutes February 13, 2001 Page 2 . Chair Mesich as what that property was zoned. Ms. McPherson stated that the property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development). Chair Mesich asked if staff had any concerns regarding issues such as snowplowing of the private roads and cut-through traffic. Ms. McPherson stated that no issues were raised during staff review of the plat. and that they felt the layout of the streets discourages cut- through traffic. She noted that the City Council has reserved the right to removed the connection at County Road 13 if and when 193rd is extended to connect with Tyler Street. Commissioner Ropp asked how high the proposed retaining walls would be. Daryl Thompson, representing the developer, Phoenix Enterprises, stated that they are working on a new topographical map to determine where retaining walls may be needed and how high they will be. Ms. McPherson stated that based on the contours shown on the current grading plan, the retaining wall on the north side of the plat would be approximately 8 feet and the other one adjacent to the street would be 6 feet. Mr. Thompson noted that the walls would be require engineered design and fencing. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. The Commissioners and staff discussed a possible future extension of 193rd Avenue. Ms. McPherson explained the City Council's decision not to cul-de-sac County Road 13 (Line Avenue) as originally proposed. . Commissioner Schuster asked if the entrance to the plat would be gated. Mr. Thompson stated that it would not be gated. Commissioner Schuster asked who would be responsible for maintenance. Ms. McPherson stated that the homeowners' association would be responsible for maintenance. Commissioner Schuster asked how wide the private streets are. Mr. Thompson stated that the streets are 30 feet wide (28' face-to-face) with parking on one side. Chair Mesich asked how the density of this PUD compares to the density of R3 zoning. Ms. McPherson stated that she did not have the exact figures, but that the density was less than if the property would have been zoned R3, and that the R3 zoning requirements do not fit this type of townhome development. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY PHOENIX ENTERPRISES FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (TWIN LAKE TOWN HOMES 2ND ADDITION), CASE NO. P 01-04, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CU 01-04, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL. 2. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO RECORDING OF THE FINAL PLAT. . 3. THAT AN ACCESS PERMIT BE OBTAINED FROM SHERBURNE COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED ACCESS TO COUNTY ROAD NO. 13 PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.