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Council approves Hermantown Cottages PUD over resident objections about setbacks and screening
Summary
The council approved a planned-unit development for a 10-acre Hermantown site that will add 20 townhome units; nearby residents warned a 20-foot setback and limited screening would subject units to traffic noise and diesel fumes. The council approved the PUD by roll call despite a mayoral 'No.'
The Hermantown City Council voted to approve a planned-unit development (PUD) proposed by KTJ 360 LLC (the Hermantown Cottages) after staff outlined site design, utilities and mitigation measures and nearby residents voiced concerns about setbacks and screening.
Planning staff described the project as a 10-acre development in the northeastern quadrant of LaVaque and Maple Grove roads that would include 10 buildings with 20 two-bedroom townhome units. "The applicant is proposing 10 townhomes, 20 units total, 2 bedroom units with approximately 1,400 square foot of living space," planning staff said, and the proposal would provide two parking…
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