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WS – Item 9 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 9 Date: December 4, 2017 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director Re: 49/J Concept Plan Background Staff has had ongoing conversations with Richard Morris, owner of the 17 acre parcel north of the liquor store and insurance agency, regarding potential development. This is the site that has previously been considered for a grocery store. The land is currently zoned GB, General Business but guided mixed use in the Comprehensive Plan, intended for both commercial and residential development. The Hodgson Road & CRJ Master Planning Study was prepared for the mixed use area and approved by the City Council in 2007. The study was incorporated into the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The plan is intended to establish a general land use design with some specified important design elements. As noted in the comprehensive plan, future amendments of the Plan may be appropriate to address evolving community needs, market forces, and regulatory requirements. The plan had four objectives: 1. Identify appropriate land uses (present and future) in the study area 2. Plan for road improvements to provide good access and circulation 3. Identify routing & Phasing solutions for utilities to facilitate future development 4. Plan for redevelopment while recognizing existing businesses. The planning study assumed that approximately half of the area would develop with residential uses at approximately 10 units per acre overall. The Comprehensive Plan allows the density to range from 8 to 15 units per acre. Analysis The concept plan shows that the entire Morris property is proposed for residential development. The proposal currently includes single level townhomes, an assisted living facility and a proposed market rate multi-family building. A total of 162 residential units are proposed, which would meet the required mixed use housing density.