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Planning Commission Minutes January 29, 2002 Page 6 e Chair Pederson felt the private drives need to meet the 30 foot setback requirement, and that decks do not meet the intent of providing a break in the elevations. Commissioner Schuster disagreed. Discussion followed regarding whether or not to table this request. Commissioner Mesich asked the applicant if he felt the plat would be changed substantially, by requiring the 30 foot setbacks. Mr. Hassek stated no, the plat would not change significantly, other than some units would be lost. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY STC, INC. FOR A REZONING FROM R1D TO R3, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE REQUEST IS CONSISTENT WITH THE LAND USE PLAN. 2. THE REQUEST WILL NOT ADVERSELY IMPACT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS OR LAND USES. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. e COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY STC, INC. FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL, CASE NO. P 02-01. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. Commissioner Mesich asked what affect denial of the plat would have, since there are safety concerns with Trott Brook Farms South that can only be alleviated by development of this plat. Terry Maurer stated that if this plat is not approved, the Council provided a stipulation in approval of Trott Brook Farms South that there will be no building beyond the 700 feet into the plat. Ms. McPherson explained that this would allow some townhomes, but not the higher density units. Discussion followed regarding whether the changes were substantial enough to require additional review of the preliminary plat by the Planning Commission. Chair Pederson stated he would like table the plat. Commissioner Franz stated that enforcing the 30 foot setback would provide more open space in front of the townhouses. Commissioner Baker stated that there are easement issues that need to be addressed as stated in the City Engineer's memo. City Engineer Terry Maurer explained that he discussed staff's recommended changes with the developer and that he told the developer he did not feel these were major issues and they did not need to show the changes for tonight's meeting. Mr. Maurer stated that the developer is aware of the changes that need to be made and they are prepared to address them. COMMISSIONER FRANZ WITHDREW HIS SECOND TO THE MOTION. e CHAIR PEDERSON CALLED FOR A SECOND TO THE MOTION BY BAKER TO TABLE THE REQUEST. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.