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Planning Commission Page 3 October 25, 2022 ----------------------------- 5. General Business There was no general business to discuss. 6. Council Liaison Update Councilmember Beyer provided an update from recent City Council meetings. The Planning Commission recessed at 6:41 p.m. to go into work session. They reopened the meeting at 6:41 p.m. 7.1 Capstone Homes – Bloomdahl Farms 6 parcels: 75-108-3110, 2400, 2300, 2305; 75-107-1400, 75-887-0010 Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. He introduced Matt Barker and Heather Lorch with Capstone Homes, who provided an overview of their conceptual residential development. They were seeking informal, nonbinding feedback from the Planning Commission. The Bloomdahl Farms project proposes development of 115 acres of a 215-acre community, abutting Burr Oak Park on three sides, with a mix of varying housing types (traditional single family, small-lot single family, and villa detached townhomes). The Planning Commission discussed the need to amend the Comprehensive Plan for both land use and utility service area. The timeline for the trunk utility expansion is not firm, nor is the cost, and utilities extensions would be required for this project to proceed. The city completed an analysis of the feasibility for extension, and it still being reviewed by staff and City Council. Should the applicant choose, it would be possible to develop these parcels now as 2.5 acres lots with well and septic. Mr. Barker explained they have given themselves ample time to work through some of these challenges and unknowns and have explained this to the property owners of the land they hope to acquire. The Planning Commission also discussed the possibility for additional fire services to be built to serve this area, and the location of the development being further away from core amenities such as stores, etc. They liked the clean layout and design of other Capstone Homes developments in surrounding communities, as well as incorporating the wetlands and tree coverage of the areas. The Commission asked that they have conversations with surrounding landowners to explain and answer questions prior to any public hearings. Mr. Barker stated they currently have had communications only with the landowners in which the development will include. Ms. Lorch stated they typically like to have an open house and invite those near the proposed development to receive comments and feedback, and to answer questions and concerns prior to public meetings. The commission discussed the need to involve Sherburne County Highway department staff in discussions. Mr. Barker indicated how important it will be to work with the county regarding traffic volumes, intersection functions, and the need