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Planning & Zoning Board <br />August 14 , 2013 <br />Page 3 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br />Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson . Motion carried 4 - 0 . (Tralle abstained.) <br /> <br />At this time, Chair Tralle adjusted the order of the agenda to discuss Item 6A while <br />awaiting the arrival of the applicant for Item 5C. <br /> <br />6. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. Project Updates <br /> <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner provided an update of current city projects. <br /> <br /> <br />5. ACTION ITEMS <br /> <br />C. Consider a residential concept plan for Emmerich Development Corp. <br /> <br />K ati e Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff explained that this concept <br />review is an opportunity for the applicant to receive feedback from the board prior to <br />moving forward with the project . <br /> <br />Mr. Laden removed himself from the discussion. <br /> <br />T he applicant proposes to have a neighborhood meeting in September to get comments <br />from neighboring properties with the intent to br eak ground next spring. <br /> <br />The applicant, Larry Olson, was present for questions. Mr. Olson stated that there are <br />ar ea s of ho using in The Lakes of Blaine similar to this type of proposed development. <br />He added that the d evelopers have been working with staff and ha ve received a favor able <br />reaction from neighboring property owners. Mr. Olson explained that their plans for <br />develop ment will be based upon the market. He added that the result should be a cozier <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />Board comments included: <br /> <br />• The city needs affordable housing. <br />• Favorable of the concept. <br />• W ould like to see more sidewalks. <br />• Looking forward to a development sim ila r to The Lakes of Blaine. <br />• Prefer additional landscaping. <br /> <br /> <br />7 . ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />M r. Nelson made a MOTION to a djourn the meeting at 7 :18 p .m. Motion was supported <br />by M r. Hyden . Motion carried 4 - 0 .