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Planning Commission Minutes August 26, 2025 Page 4 of 6 Ms. Duvall stated she felt it wasn't her responsibility to enforce parking restrictions on the road her property is located on. Ms. Meisenbach added that large vehicles or trucks with trailers need to use the center median to make a left turn into the property. Acting Chair Booth closed the public hearing. Commissioner Zahler asked for an explanation of a FAST district. Mr. Carlton gave a history of the FAST district, explaining that the plan from 2010 centered on the Northstar train station and its support for apartments and town home complexes near the train station. The new comprehensive plan was approved in 2021 and reflects changes in the community. The comprehensive plan calls for smaller scale apartments, which is why the land use would need to be changed. The current zoning does allow an apartment complex. Commissioners Zahler and Rydberg agreed that the impact on the neighbors, traffic, and the ingress/egress would need to be addressed. Mr. Carlton asked the Commissioners if they had changes they would like to see the developers make. Commissioner Rydberg recommended tabling the discussion until issues with the neighbors and safety could be addressed, as well as the alignment of the easement. Moved by Commissioner Rydberg and seconded by Commissioner Kaba to postpone the proposed land use amendment, changing the Comprehensive Plan guidance from Mixed Residential to Multifamily; the proposed zone change, changing the zoning from FAST (D) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to council approval of the associated land use amendment (LU 25-02); and the ordinance amendment (OA 25-08) establishing the PUD standards to the September 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Carlton reviewed that the developer could look at access points and turn lanes, alignment with existing easements and driveways, landscape and stormwater plans, and stormwater calculations. Acting Chair Booth stated he was concerned about the mix of apartment sizes within the proposed development. Commissioner Rydberg recommended a discussion with the neighbors on post -development prevention of trespassing and trash. 4.2 Preliminary Plat: Prairie Haven, Gavin Hemmer - 13631 192 1 /2 Ave NW Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. The Commission agreed that the following conditions may be removed: 2. A wetland variance to support a driveway for lot I must be approved prior to approval of a final plat. 3. The applicant should work with their surveyor to explore opportunities to minimize the right-of- way dedicated for 192nd 1 /2 Ave.