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Commission Meeting Minutes Planning Commig September 20, 2005 Page 14 1 variance requests. 2 3 Mr. Harriss noted that in order to build they would have to meet the minimum requirements for 4 the number of units addingthat they would not be able to build a 33-unit building without going view the proposal with Staff noting that one of the 5 up four stories. He stated that he would re p p 6 things that ends up driving a project like this is the parking requirements,which could take up a 7 lot of buildable space. He assured the Commission that they would work to identify and site the g building in on the lot so that the setback requests would be acceptable to the City. He stated that 9 they are in the early stages of planning and are working to identify all issues that should be 10 addressed. 11 12 Chair Strogren stated that it is nice to have a developer who comes in and immediately m 13 provides a 2-space per unit parking up front adding that he also appreciates the green-space 14 recommendations in their plan. 15 they 16 Commissioner Jensen stated that had previously discussed the text amendment requiring a 17 three-acre minimum adding that A PUD would more than likely happen on the north side of the 18 property. He stated that this proposal is clearly under the three-acre minimum and that this alone 19 would reopen the discussions. 20 21 Chair Stromgren asked if they have a timeline in place. He stated that the Commission expects 22 to see extensive plans and designs at the public hearing. 23 24 Mr. Harriss stated that they anticipate beginning the project in the next four to five weeks. He 25 stated that they would like to try getting this done internally within the next 30-days. He 26 expressed concerns stating that if they have to revisit the design in a substantial way that could 27 delay the process. He stated that their target is to have the preliminary plat ready and available to 28 review at the next Planning Commission. He assured the Commission that they would not come 29 before the Planning Commission without a complete package for them to review. He asked the 30 Planning Commission for positive feedback on the project noting that it would allow him to be 31 able to go back to the owner and request an extension. 32 33 Commissioner Jensen stated that the Commission is not opposed to housing at this location 34 adding that they want clarity from the Public Works department on this site. He stated that the 35 existence of property lines on an `as is' condition othe�Commissiindication on t be able towhere know where the uld e 36 on a re-plat. He stated that it would be nice for 37 lines are because this is where the setbacks would come from. 38 39 Chair Stromgren referenced the County right-of-way and asked for clarification. 40 d the Commission that they 41 Mr. Harriss assure would not submit this without a survey adding that nt from the City for potential redevelopment of this 42 they would like some sense of encourageme 43 parcel. 44 45 Chair Stromgren asked if the Concept Review is on the Council agenda.