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Planning Commission May 28, 2019 Page 3 Chair Johnson stated there are many unknowns with traffic patterns and adding 40 new homes may not be the right choice for this parcel until some of those traffic concerns are addressed. He stated he would like to add a condition for screening on the Twin Lakes Road side of the property. Commissioner Larson -Vito asked about traffic alleviation options. Mr. Carlton stated as of today, Highway 169 draft plans are not complete and although staff is hopeful for plans in the very near future, it's not guaranteed we'll receive them in time for the June 25th Planning Commission meeting. He stated because we are still within the 120 day timeframe for reviewing CUPS and plats, perhaps continuing this item for another month will allow time to see if we can get MnDOTs analysis and plans, but there's no guarantee we'llreceive them. He stated the timeframe of construction of the cul-de-sac, which was recommended by the city engineer but withdrawn to consider Highway 169 changes, isn't known but will probably be the best solution if its installation works with reviewing the MnDOT plans. Chair Johnson stated he felt until we have concrete options with traffic alleviation, it is difficult to recommend approval of this proposal. Commissioner Larson -Vito stated the MnDOT plans wouldn't even need to be known but at the very least some contingency plans would be helpful. Roger Derrick, the developer, stated he's been in lengthy discussions with staff regarding the future Highway 169 plans and the possible effect on Line Avenue. He stated the development itself can't really be modified but if this development is approved by the council, Line Avenue can stay like it is or it can be ended with a cul- de-sac, and therefore would require him dedicating right-of-way to the city to create this change. He stated waiting another few months wouldn't change anything for this project. Chair Johnson stated his concern is the property is currently zoned Business Park, which if developed would create less traffic than approving a project that would build 40 new homes. Commissioner Larson -Vito agreed but even with the recent approval of another high density property in the area, there would still be complaints about the traffic on Line Avenue regardless of any property density. Mr. Derrick argued that there was less traffic than expected with the recently completed West Oaks development, having built the same type of detached townhomes, but the residents purchasing these properties are not families with kids, they are empty nesters and older, and therefore less vehicle traffic. Chair Johnson still felt that until they have more concrete plans from MnDOT, it would be difficult to approve this project. p I I E I I I or NATURE]