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City Council Minutes November 15, 2021 Page 3 Todd Olin, Landforrn Professional Services,105 S 5th Ave, Mpls, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He explained the driveway situation is unique and he doesn't propose moving it because of its proximity to another driveway. He asks that the Council approve the preliminary plat and the applicant will continue to work with the Elk River Sportsman's Club on another solution as well as running sound tests. He anticipates having a final plat in spring 2022. Jeff Langbehn,14021 Victoria Ln NW, expressed concern about losing the heavily wooded areas as his property abuts two other properties. Pam Gleason, 20250 Meadowvale Rd NW, spoke through an American Sign Language interpreter to ask for clarification on the yellow highlighted area on the map. Mr. Leeseberg clarified the area marked in yellow on the map was a proposed driveway between the applicant and Elk River Sportsman's Club to get rid of one of the county road accesses that is already there. Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Mayor Dietz expressed concern approving the preliminary plat due to unmet conditions. City Attorney Beck stated there are grounds to deny the preliminary plat since Sherburne County won't approve access. However, he is comfortable with the 4 preliminary plat with conditions to the approval. A final plat can't be approved unless it's consistent with the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat is only good for one year and would automatically expire if the conditions are not met. City Attorney Beck stated this is a preliminary plat approval and part of the approval is demonstrating they won't put the Elk River Sportsman's Club out of compliance with state noise standards. Council expressed concerns regarding the access points to Meadowvale Road and future issues with noise from the Elk River Sportsman's Club in the proposed development. Concerns regarding tree removal and screening can be addressed with the developer during the final plat process. Councilmember Wagner asked if the Planning Commission should look at the plan after a driveway relocation has been agreed upon by Sherburne County and Elk River Sportsman's Club. Mayor Dietz asked about the difference between denying the preliminary plat or passing it with conditions. City Attorney Beck explained that passing the preliminary plat would be more efficient for the applicant and for staff. Moved by Councilmember Christianson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve Preliminary Plat P 21-11 for Pullar Prairie with the following conditions: P 0 N E R E 1 R1 NATURE