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Planning Commission Minutes <br />August 26, 2025 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />Mr. Dahn commented that stormwater runoff to adjacent properties will not be increased and will <br />follow State requirements. <br />Mr. Dahn stated that trees will not be cut down on adjacent properties and will be replaced in <br />accordance with city standards. <br />Mr. Dahn stated, if the city engineer were in favor of a turn lane and/or a deceleration lane, the change <br />would benefit the current owners as well as the proposed project. Attorney Kantrud added that change <br />could be brought back as a rendering. <br />Mr. Dahn added that the landscaping plan could work to protect neighboring properties from the height <br />of the proposed project. <br />Mr. Dahn addressed the request to reduce the number of parking stalls per dwelling. He felt the <br />request of 1.63 stalls was reasonable based on the fact that the apartments would be smaller and, <br />therefore, have fewer occupants. Commissioner Rydberg disagreed, stating the population is more <br />upscale and, without the commuter train, more occupants would need vehicles to get to work. <br />Mr. Dahn felt the location would allow residents to walk or bike to their place of employment and most <br />units would have 1-2 occupants with one vehicle. <br />Acting Chair Booth asked about plans for trash collection. Mr. Dahn responded that there were trash <br />enclosures inside the building and the containers would be wheeled out weekly for collection. <br />Commissioner Rydberg questioned the process for residential trash collection. Mr. Dahn explained that <br />there was plenty of space for the garbage trucks to enter and turn around. <br />Acting Chair Booth asked about snow removal plans. Mr. Dahn responded that snow could be piled <br />along the west side of the property as well as the stormwater pond located in the center. Excess snow <br />could be removed by truck. <br />Acting Chair Booth asked if the parking lots were large enough for fire truck access. Mr. Dahn <br />responded that the parking lots were large enough to allow access of emergency vehicles. <br />Mr. Dahn continued his discussion of reducing the parking stall amounts, citing examples of other <br />apartment complexes throughout the city that had fewer than the required parking stalls and did not <br />have complaints or lack of parking. <br />Mr. Dahn commented that parking on the ingress/egress would be restricted with Fire Lane "No <br />Parking" signs. <br />Commissioner Rydberg stated the PUD may need conditions to reduce traffic impacts, such as a three- <br />quarter intersection. <br />Ms. Duvall added that the curve along Twin Lakes Rd does not deter speeding. She stated that traffic <br />backs up along the road when the train crossing arms are down. <br />Mr. Lerfald expressed concern that changing the zoning district would allow other apartments to be <br />developed. <br />