07-14-2022 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 14, 2022 6 The Community Development Director replied that the next meeting with the watershed would be Wednesday. She noted that if the plan needs to be adjusted due to the delineation, that plan would come back to the Commission. She stated that if that were to occur, a new letter would be sent to notify residents as well. The Community Development Director stated that she was not working at the City when the three homes were proposed. She reviewed the density range for R-1, but was unsure what the density range was previously, which could have allowed less homes. Commissioner Buesing commented that if this approved tonight, it would be for preliminary plat. He asked if comments could be made if approval is recommended. The Community Development Director confirmed that conditions or additional comments could be added. She noted that this would return to the Commission for consideration of final plat as well, which would be scheduled for August. Commissioner Kulousek confirmed that whether or not the Commission recommends approval, this will still move forward to the City Council. Commissioner Quarles stated that when there are motions of approval with conditions, those conditions should be specific. She stated that she is not comfortable with the lot size, as six of the eight lots are closer to the R-2 standards than the R-1 standards. She stated that the lot depth variances are unavoidable and believed that a cul-de-sac would be needed as well. She stated that when looking at variance criteria, they must consider whether this is the only way to use the property and she did not believe this is the only use of the property. She stated that if there were a development of six or seven homes, more of the standards would be met and the developer could still build rambler starter homes. She recognized that park dedication is not the purview of the Commission, but would love to see 10 percent of land donated along the existing path on the northern boundary. She stated that she cannot comfortably approve this when there are 24 variances. She stated that she would be excited to see the developer come back with a slightly lower number of lots. Commissioner Buesing stated that he would support a motion that would require the minimum lot size to be met, but recognized that the lot depth and rear yard setback variances will be unavoidable. Commissioner Quarles noted that would be a significant change to the layout as it would eliminate at least one lot. Chair Kwapick explained that the Commission is a recommending body, therefore the same plan could be presented to the City Council with the recommendation of the Commission.