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Planning Commission Minutes December 23, 1997 Page 3 A. Land Use Plan Amendment, changing the land use designation from MR (Medium Density Residential) to HR (High Density Residential) and MR (Medium Density Residential) to HB (Highway Business). . B. Rezoning from R2 (Two Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) . C. Preliminary Plat to subdivide approximately 11 acres into one commercial lot, one lot for assisted living and 20 townhouse lots. D. Conditional Use Permit for a mixed use planned unit development and site plan approval for Phase 1. Steve indicated that although the interior streets will be private, the easements will have to be increased to 60 feet in order to build the streets and utilities in the same easement. Steve reviewed issues regarding setbacks and densities within the "tiers" identified in the Shoreland Ordinance. Steve noted there may be an additional variance necessary for parking on the proposed commercial lot. The site plan currently does, not show enough parking. Michael Trossen, of Trossen Wright Architects, reviewed the proposed uses and densities within the 200 foot "tiers", Layout of project, grading, ponding. Mr. Trossen explained the plat has been designed so that 90% of the rainfall on site will come back to the two ponding areas. He noted the setbacks have been increased to allow the transfer of densities in Tiers 1 and 2. . Commissioner Minton and Thompson questioned if the density could be adjusted to avoid a variance. Carol Mills, representing Guardian Angels, felt the number of town homes and assisted living units they have requested are required to make the project work. Mr. Trossen explained the layout of the assisted living area and townhome development. Commissioner Mesich questioned why the price range of the town homes was not available. Carol Mills indicated they have many variables to take into consideration before establishing prices and they still have several sites to visit. Mr. Trossen reviewed the impervious area variance issue addressed in the staff report. He noted the DNR has indicated they will accept a variance with an approved surface water management plan, which Guardian Angels has provided. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of amending the Shoreland Ordinance to reflect the DNR's comments, since the City adopted the DNR's Shoreland Ordinance. Commissioner Mesich questioned if Guardian Angels has considered a 3 story assisted living to reduce the foot print of the site. Mr. Trossen indicated a two story was designed to reduce the impact on the lake. .