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1988-02-26 PC Minutes ("., . . . PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1988 The meeting of the Albertville Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Brian Bebeau. Members present included Donatus Vetsch, Don Berning and Mark Daleiden. Others present included Maureen Andrews, George Yankeyoupe, John Darkenwald, and Wally Odell of Darkenwald, Inc. The minutes of the February 12, 1988 meeting were reviewed and approved. A moition was made by Mark Daleiden and seconded by Donatus Vetsch to approve the minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Darkenwald group discussed their project--"WESTWIND". The discussion included: * That they have decided against using depluxes as a buffer between between the single-family residential and commercial development because of the concerns expressed to them from the builders who are looking to buy lots to develop. It is their opinion that these lots will reduce the value of the single family lots across the street from them. Instead it was suggested that the plans provide for a berm/tree stand that will physically provide a barrier between the two types of development. * There was discussion regarding the size of the lots at the entrance of the subdivision. It was pointed out that these lots would be made larger to assist in making a more attractive entrance to the property. * That they would be looking at shifting the Becker's driveway to accommadate for the development in phase one. * There was discussion regarding th frontages of some of the lots (those less then 80 feet). ssues discussed included the possibility of shifting the locat'on of the road or redrawing the center island of lots so that they all meet the minimum of 80 feet across. After some di cuss ion the developers said that they would be willing to wor on plat to get the lots up to the 80 foot frontage for the Panning Commission * The developers pointed out they wa ted to be assured that the Planning Commission understood tha when they have discussed the apartments that they are using a basic concept that the complex will be 24 units, but that it will actually depend on the market place. They feel that Ot is important that there is some flexibility because of oth r factors that may have some bearing on the plans. .' , . . . ~ The other issue discussed included the issue of garages. It has been pointed out to the developer that in many instances apartments complexes provide onlu one garage space for each two apratment units. They made this a point of reference but nothing needed to be acted on until such time a proposal is brought in. Another issue discussed on the possiblity of including storage place within the complex that can be used by the renters. The only other issue discussed the the need to get the development agreement prepared as soon as possible so that the developers know what they have left to do and that the City needs to look at the sign ordinance in reference to pylon signs~ The Planning Commission discussed some other general issues prior to adjourning. With no other new business there was a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Mark Daleiden and seconded by Don Berning. All were in favor and the motion carried.