3.1. PC DRAFT MINUTES 06-28-2022

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Planning Commission Page 5 May 24, 2022 ----------------------------- with property owners Donavan and Sherron Goossen. The commission discussed the Highway 10 ingress and egress restrictions and future improvements to the highway, which will affect access to the properties proposed for this application. The commission felt the proposed concept of residential units would be supported but had concerns with traffic and felt the site could not support the proposed sixty units due to setbacks and parking. The city-owned property provided access to Scout Island. Mr. Carlton explained the stormwater pond was constructed recently as part of improvements along Highway 10. MnDOT owns the east half of an area of where the applicant proposed placing a structure. Conversations could continue with MnDOT to acquire a portion of the area and placement of multi-family units could be reconfigured. The applicant would need a rezoning to R-4 Multiple Family Residential or PUD, which would fit the surrounding multifamily housing, and a Comprehensive Plan amendment to multi-family. It would also require guidance from MnDOT prior to any city approval to determine if the current access point from Highway 10 would be allowed. Donovan Goossen, 18034 Sunrise Ct. NW, stated the highway curve seemed to be a great spot to turn into the property but getting out would be troublesome. and the use of the private road is already in place. He explained how he felt the six acres could support sixty residential units based upon a prior presentation to the City Council years ago and the council offered up ten units per acre. Stefan Georgiev, 12343 Ridgewood Dr. NW, indicated he would want to acquire the city-owned property to allow for recreational use of the beach and island. He was also concerned with traffic. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the proposed amendment changes made sense to allow property owners more opportunities for multi- family use (townhomes or apartments) on this site and less than 60 units. The applicant would have to work with MnDOT to determine authorization of ingress/egress to support their goal to construct multi-tenant housing. This application for concept review will be heard at the June 20 City Council meeting. Mr. Carlton will reach out to MnDOT for their thoughts regarding highway access of commercial versus residential. He will also figure out parking traffic counts to understand what may be required if this were a different use. 8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.