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Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 2023 Page 4 Mr. Carlton explained that there was a financial cost to the process and the applicant has elected to submit proposed developments in phases. Dallas Hawes,18575 Cleveland St NW, was concerned about the road easement cutting off part of his property and wondered if the road could be moved more in the other direction. Myrna Lucky,18575 Cleveland St NW, was concerned about the wildlife habitat that would be affected. Tyler Boland,10421183'd Ave NW, was concerned about the impact to wildlife as well as the road connections to the southwest corner of the proposed development. Chair Larson -Vito closed the public hearing. Paul Tabone, Land Entitlement Manager, Lennar Minnesota, stated the project will be completed in phases. The applicant will continue to work on final design including a park, open space, trails, and the wetland area. Chan Larson -Vito stated the Planning Commission was not in favor of a development that only included small lot sizes. Mr. Tabone stated the proposal for the second phase of the development is currently a mixture of 45-foot and 55-foot-wide lots as well as side -by -side townhomes and back-to-back townhomes. Chair Larson -Vito asked about the environmental impact. Mr. Tabone stated they went through an Environmental Review and received comments from agencies including the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Commissioner Mauren asked if the Homeowners Association (HOA) would allow owners to rent their property. Mr. Tabone stated homeowners could rent properties in compliance with local ordinances and policies. Commissioner Rydberg expressed concern with the increase of traffic in the area and asked if the developer was working with the city and county to widen roads or put in traffic control features. Mr. Tabone stated the developer is working with county staff and a traffic study showed that the roads are adequate for this type of growth. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Beise to recommend approval of a Zone Change that rezones the subject property from R-Id to Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to the condition that Council approves a PUD agreement outlining the standards of the subdivision. Motion carried 7-0. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit establishing a residential Planned Unit Development (PUD), with the following conditions: NAT' RE