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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 04.25.19Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, April 25, 2019 Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Fry, Kleissler, Lessard, Luchsinger. ABSENT: Mulvihill, Tjernlund. STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of March 28, 2019 Commissioner Derr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Arcand, to approve minutes for the meeting of March 28, 2019. Lessard Abstained. Motion carried. Background on the 130th Street Reconstruction Proiect Madam Chair asked Juba to provide a background the 1301h Street reconstruction project. Juba stated that the surrounding property owners have been notified of the project. The project goes out to bid on April 30, 2019. The City expects the project to start late May or early June, with construction starting once the school year is done. Construction will begin on the west side of the project near Flay Avenue and move east. The project is expected to run through the construction season, finishing in October. The City will send out notices as well as keep updates on the website. Public Hearing — OP5 Adelaide, LLC Request for PUD Amendment for the Adelaide Landing Development. Staff provided background on the PUD Amendment for the Adelaide Landing Development that is being requested by the Excelsior Group. The overall 215 -acre site is north of 130th Street and east of Forest Boulevard. The property is zoned PUD and has been platted for the first two phases of the development. The property to the north is zoned low density multiple family residential (R4) and is occupied by the Pine Meadows neighborhood. The properties to the east, south, and west are zoned single family residential and are occupied by the Country Ponds, Beaver Ponds, and Birch Tree Ponds residential development. The properties west of Forest Boulevard are zoned general industrial. The applicant is asking for a PUD amendment to replace the 70 -foot wide lots with 65 -foot wide lots. With the PUD amendment the total proposed lots would be 324, where 319 were originally approved with the original PUD request in 2017. The PUD amendment is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in terms of land use and density. It is in staff's opinion that the PUD amendment meets the intent of the PUD ordinance, and is consistent with the PUD general plan. The proposed 65 -foot lot sizes will still meet the setback regulations outlined for the PUD and the density meets the ordinance standards. Juba provided additional details on the parks and trails. The Parks Commission has been working with the Excelsior Group to complete park improvements and a parking lot by the end of this year. The trail system within the development is graded and will be paved later this year. The applicant originally planned to remove the trees along the northeastern side of the development, but has since stated that they have made revisions to plans that includes the preservation of a 15 foot wide swath of trees. In conclusion, staff believes that the layout of the proposed Adelaide Landing PUD general plan exceeds the City's standards for residential developments. Staff recommends approval of the PUD amendment OP5 (Excelsior Group) for the development to be known as "Adelaide Landing," subject to the conditions listed in the resolutions. Madam Chair invited the applicant, Ben Schmidt, from the Excelsior Group to address the Planning Commission. Schmidt states that they are asking for a PUD amendment because development standards have changed since the beginning of the project. Adelaide Landing has been an ongoing project for the last five years and builders have adjusted their standards. Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:15pm. 5815 135th Street North, Jeffrey Dumrose — Asked for clarification on the number of lots being added near his property. The developer came forward to address his concerns. Schmidt stated that there are the same number of lots in that particular area, however, the front side of the lots are facing a different road now. Dumrose asked if the stakes currently in place are in accordance to the PUD amendment. Smith states that the stakes are in place for the grading and that the grading plan has remained the same. Dumrose continues to ask about grading specifics. Juba addresses the Chair to clarify that the grading plan. 5905 Freenland Court N, Kristin Pangerl — Addressed the Commission and states that her property is directly across from the cul-de-sac. Mrs. Pangerl asked if any additional trees will be planted within the preserved tree area, if the lots will encroach the tree area next to the pond, if the new parcels will have access to the pond, and if the trees will be privately owned. Juba states that staff has not received any final landscaping plans or final plats for this particular area of the development. The applicant has committed to preserving the row of trees in the northeast corner of the development. Juba states that the trees in question will be privately owned. Permission to gain access to the pond via private property will need to be granted to the corresponding party. Madam Chair invites the applicant to come back forward. Schmidt states that there is an opportunity to have a drainage and utility easement over the 15 foot wide swath of trees if that is desired. The developer will not be planting additional trees in that area. Smith also stated they are willing to work with residents to solve any problems or concerns that come up. 5815 135th Street North, Jeffrey Dumrose — Is concerned that the tree stand near his property will be removed if the developer decides to remove trees at a later date. Juba asks for clarification on the location of the tree stand. She then continues to say that there is an approved landscaping plan for that particular area, and the tree stand will remain. Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 7:29pm and brings the discussion to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Fry clarifies that the change in lot size is to adjust to the builders of the project and to keep lot prices from increasing. Chair Kleissler asks for a clarification on the park dedication fees. Juba responds by stating that the developer will have to pay park dedication fees for the additional lots. Commissioner Derr mentions that the first phases of the project have been successful with high quality products. Arcand made a motion to approve the OP5 Adelaide, LL request for PUD Amendment for the Adelaide Landing Development subject to the conditions listed in the resolution. Luchsinger seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. Adjournment The next meetings will be May 9, 2019 and May 23, 2019. Commissioner Arcand made a motion, Commissioner Fry seconded, to adjourn at 7:34 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant