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2 Oneka Commons Sketch Plan 2023 The Commission talked about reducing the massing of apartment building as it relates to the residential properties to the south. The Commission stated that the plaza between the buildings is very important and would like that area to be more significant. They stated depending on how that is designed and opened up, it could help reduce the massing of the building. The Commission discussed that the phasing plan for the development will be important to understand what improvements would need to be installed and timing of the improvements. The Commission agreed that the sketch plan is on the right track, but understood there are a lot of details to work out for a development of this type. 2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The properties are generally located in the area south of Frenchman Road/CSAH 8 and west of TH 61. The property owner, Marvin LaValle, as signed a contact with the applicant, Peter Stalland to develop the property. The applicant revised the sketch plan from the comments received from the EDA and Planning Commission. The applicant is requesting review and comments on a sketch plan for development of the properties with residential and commercial uses. These are informal nonbinding comments to the applicant on the plan. 3. CONCEPT PLAN: Current Zoning The property is zoned Central Business (C-1), with a very small portion zoned General Business (C-2) to the west. The purpose of the central business zoning district (C-1) is to provide for the establishment of a downtown which is a blend of cultural, recreational, civic, entertainment, retail sales, and office uses. Businesses requiring exterior storage for processing, retail sales, or wholesale activities are not permitted in this district. Current Land Use The property is guided Mixed-Use the 2040 Land Use Plan, with a very small portion to the west guided Commercial (COM). Mixed-Use (MIX) The Mixed-Use designation provides opportunities for multiple compatible uses on a single site. These uses can include residential, commercial, office, retail, and public/quasi-public uses. The MIX land use designation allows residential development at a minimum density of 10 units per net acre and maximum density of 60 units per net acre.