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WS — Item 2 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 2 Date: June 4, 2012 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala Re: Martha's Haven Retirement Development Background Martha and John DeHaven have requested an opportunity to speak to the City Council regarding the possible development of their 15 acre property located at 1612 Birch Street. They are considering the development of a retirement community called Martha's Haven. The property is currently zoned R, Rural Zoning District. The property is guided for medium density development (4.0 to 5.9 units per acre) in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The property lies within the Stage 1A Planned Service Area (2008 — 2015). Sanitary sewer and water are available to service the property from Sherman Lake Road along the west side of the property. Water is also available from Birch Street. The procedure and requirements for the subdivision of property are defined within the City Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Development of the property would require rezoning, preliminary plat and final plat approvals. The rezoning and preliminary plat approvals would be considered concurrently. The applicant is required to submit the subdivision design including lot layout, grading, street, stormwater management, water and sanitary sewer design information. Once an application is submitted and considered complete i.e., all required information has been provided, the proposal is then scheduled for review by the City's advisory boards. City staff prepares a written report regarding the conformance of the proposal to the city's comprehensive plan and ordinances for use by the boards in their consideration of the request. A public hearing is required for all rezoning and preliminary plats. This hearing is held by the Planning & Zoning Board. Following the public hearing the Planning & Zoning Board will forward a recommendation for City Council consideration. Council Direction None required. Attachments General Location Map