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• <br />• <br />• <br />Planning & Zoning Board <br />August 14, 2013 <br />Page 3 <br />Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) <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 />6. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A. Project Updates <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner provided an update of current city projects. <br />5. ACTION ITEMS <br />C. Consider a residential concept plan for Emmerich Development Corp. <br />Katie 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 />Mr. Laden removed himself from the discussion. <br />The applicant proposes to have a neighborhood meeting in September to get comments <br />from neighboring es with the intent to break ground next spring. <br />The applicant, any Olson, was present for questions. Mr. Olson stated that there are <br />areas of housing in The Lakes of Blaine similar to this type of proposed development. <br />He added that the developers have been working with staff and have received a favorable <br />reaction from neighboring property owners. Mr. Olson explained that their plans for <br />development will be based n the market. He added that the result should be a cozier <br />neighborhood. <br />Board comments included: <br />• The city needs affordable housing. <br />• Favorable of the concept. <br />• Would like to see more sidewalks. <br />• Looking forward to a development similar to The Lakes of Blaine. <br />• Prefer additional landscaping. <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br />Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Motion was supported <br />by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 - 0. <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />