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Planning Commission March 22, 2022 Page 9 Mr. Carlton stated to proceed, appropriate reviews and approvals will be required under the Wetland Conservation Act. The commission discussed the billboard parcel and Mr. Carlton stated the ordinance requires the billboard to be the only structure on no less than a one - acre parcel and the parcel must have access to it. Mr. Vinje stated what happens to the billboard parcel will depend on MnDOT's plans for a future on -ramp and whether the parcel retains highway access. Mr. Kangas stated he appreciated the comments from the commission and are similar in discussions he has been having with Mr. Vinje. He felt the light industrial proposal is an exciting opportunity for the area. He indicated the northeast parcel is going to be greatly impacted by the natural gas pipeline and apologized for not having that represented on the proposed concept plan. He stated he would like to see the mini storage near the highway for better visibility. He noted they will have to work through the easements and setbacks, along with MnDOT's future plans as they become available, to assist Mr. Vinje in how he will proceed in the future. 7.2 Rick Foster and US Home, LLC, PIDs 75-136-2400, 75-136-1300, 75-136-4200 ■ Concept Review: Residential Subdivision, Case No. CR 22-03 Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Paul Tabone from US Home LLC presented information to the commission and answered questions. Some specific home details: -Variety of lot sizes: 45', 55', 60', and 65' with minimum 15' between buildings. -Setbacks proposed: 25' front, 7.5' side, 20-30' rear and depends on home itself- can have add-ons like a sunroom or patio/deck. Some with basements and some with slab on grade. -Lot fit tracking system will ensure the requested home will fit the lot width and depth; differentiation in facade treatments and accents; internal monotony code ensures homes surrounding will have different elevations and lot sizes. -Row townhomes would have homeowner's association. -Still completing survey work. -Market shows the desire to have some space in the front but a generous rear yard space for outdoor living and entertaining space; not concerned with close side yard setback. -Analyzing pricing but townhomes range in mid-$300,000 and single-family homes between $500,000-600,000 market rate attainable housing. Suggestions from the Planning Commission: -Allow for larger lot sizes near the wetlands. -Wetland setbacks be clearly defined to avoid future variance requests for decks (45 feet). -Consider a ghost plat for the parcel to the north to seamlessly join each development and consider similar homesites to allow for a smoother transition. rofsEe' I �rIATURE