02-10-2022 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 2021 3 Commissioner Buesing asked what would happen if the Comprehensive Plan amendment were not approved. The Community Development Director replied that the rezoning would not be approved if the Comprehensive Plan amendment were not approved. She confirmed that the increased density would provide additional housing opportunities for families and would meet many goals, therefore she believed the amendment would be seen as favorable. Chair Schwalbach commented that he believes there would be interest related to screening, traffic flow and lighting from the adjacent R-1 properties as this moves forward. Johnson introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE 0 NORTH OWASSO BLVD, PID 313022310001 AND PID 313022310002 FROM R-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO R-3, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL CONTINGENT UPON A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Quarles. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion passed. COMMISSION BUSINESS: PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCE – 3000 LABORE ROAD – CASE #1407 The Community Development Director presented a request for a preliminary/final plat and variance for the property at 3000 Labore Road. She stated that the City received a major subdivision and variance application from Nathan Faire of Landmark of Little Canada, LLC and is proposing to construct 15 single-family homes. She stated that the property is zoned R-1 and is about 9.6 acres in size. She displayed the proposed preliminary plat which identifies the lots. She displayed the grading and storm sewer maps, noting that engineering staff would continue to review and provide input to the applicant. She displayed the proposed placement of the homes, noting that some of the homes are proposed to be closer to the street. She reviewed the zoning code requirements and variance requirements. She stated that staff feels that there is a unique and special circumstance for the property because of the location of the wetland and topography of the site. She stated that staff agrees that this site layout is most conducive to the site and challenges it possesses. She reviewed the anticipated schedule moving forward. She noted that the City Council will hold a public hearing on January 26, 2022. She noted that the applicant was not able to be present tonight, but she could bring forward any comments the Commission may have. Chair Schwalbach acknowledged that the Commission discussed this earlier when it reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment.