04-07-26 City Council Meeting Packet

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PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request with the recommended findings and condition with the criteria that the developer remove the flexibility for the bituminous trail and replace it with the standard traditional sidewalk and that the developer call out the exact lots that would require the 40% impervious surface maximum. (Vote 6-0). Below is an analysis of the Planning Commission recommendation: Staff finds the Planning Commission recommendation on impervious surface may create enforcement issues down the road as the developer is not the builder so they may not be able to correctly identify the exact impervious surface of lots without knowing the home designs at this stage in development. This request may also generate confusion and complaints if there are different standards on the same lot type for residents as they add improvements in the future (patio, pool, etc.). The impervious standard was amended in 2024 to be considered per lot as opposed to the entire development. The proposed development meets the previous standard of 25% for the entire development. The standard was changed because reviewing permits for decks, additions, etc. was difficult to calculate without a per lot standard. Staff plan to address this through housekeeping to have both an overall and per lot standard. Staff finds the Planning Commission recommendation to require concrete sidewalks will be consistent with other developments in the city. The developer is proposing adequate bituminous trail length and connectivity. A 6’ wide trail will also reduce the overall site impervious surface. OPTIONS: Approve the preliminary plat and OP PUD; or Approve the preliminary plat and OP PUD with Conditions; or Deny the preliminary plat and OP PUD. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above review, City staff find the proposal to be generally in line with the City’s adopted ordinances and policies. Staff is therefore recommending conditional approval. Example Motion: “Move to approve Resolution 2026-_____ approving the preliminary plat and PUD requested by Twin Cities Land Development on the subject property based on the findings of fact and recommended conditions of approval listed in the staff report.” AND ““Move to approve Ordinance 2026-___ PUD Ordinance approving the requests for Granvia Preserve based on the findings of fact and recommended conditions of approval listed in the staff report.” AND “Move to approve Resolution 2026-___ approving a summary of publication for Ordinance 2026-_____”