05-05-25 - Council Work Session Agenda

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As required, the developer held a neighborhood meeting on February 4, 2025. Their comments are attached. Planning & Zoning Board The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on April 9, 2025. There were two (2) public comments. Concerns included car headlights, building heights, traffic, and open space. The Board's first motion to deny the project failed 3-3. The second motion included all staff conditions plus headlight screening related to the underground garages passed 4-2. The Board supported the 55ft senior building height. A second public hearing will be held on May 14, 2025. Findings of Fact PUD, Planned Unit Development Per City Code Section 1007.024: (2) The PUD, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of this ordinance related to setbacks, heights, lot area, width and depths, yards, etc., may be considered by the City when it would result in one or more of the following public benefits: (a) Implementation of a master plan consistent with the Planning District objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. A master plan for this area is not required per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan -Planning District 4. Per Planning District 4, a gateway should be planned at the intersection of Centerville Road and County Road J (Ash Street). The Lino Lakes Gateway Planning manual was prepared in June 2024 and includes this area. (b) Innovations in development that address growing demands for all styles of economic expansion, greater variety in lot size, configuration, home type, design, enhanced architectural standards, and siting of structures through the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. The commercial component supports economic expansion. The development proposes a mix of residential housing types consisting of townhomes, market rate apartments, and senior living. This variety in housing types supports life -cycle housing. 23