Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/10/2002

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CASE #: ~ REQUEST FOR SKETCF[ PLAN REYTEW CASE OF EDDq'A DEVELOPMENT By: Patrick Trudgeon, Principal Planner Background: On September 4, 2001, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of a request by the applicant to rezone the subject property to high density residential. The City Council reviewed and denied the request on December 11, 2001. During the City Council meeting, the Council gave some indication that they would be willing to review a request to rezone the property to medium density residential. Therefore, the Applicant has submitted'a rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment and sketch plan reflecting a medium density residential development. Edina De;velopment has applied for Sketch plan 'review of a townhome development that will facilitate 112 townhouse units. The property is generally located west of State Highway//47 and north of Alpine Drive. The follo,W,'ing items are enclosed for your review: a) Site location map b) Sketch plan -. _ c) City StaffKeview Letter da:red December' 28, 2001 Notification: A public hearing [s not required for subdivision sketch plans. However, the applicant [s asking for a comprehensive plan amendment and that the property be rezoned which does require a public hearing. Notices of these public hearings were sent to property owners within 700 feet of the subject property. Observations: The property is CUrrently zoned B-1 Business, B-2 Business and R-1 Single Family. The applicant is asking to rezone the property to R-3U Multi-Family Residential. If the property Were to be rezoned to R-3U, the property could be developed at a density not to exceed 7 units an acre. The City Council adopted the March 2001 Comprehensive Plan on December 18, 2001. The 200I Comprehensive Plan shows this area being designated for Places to Shop. The property is approximately 24.11 acres in size. The sketch plan shows a net density (subtracting the road right-of-ways and wetlands) of 7 units per acre. The proposed townhomes consist of four and six unit structures. Additional detailed information will need to be submitted. at the time of ske plan and preliminary plat review to determine if the proposed townhome lots meet City requirements. The sketch plan is proposing private streets through the development that will connect to Alpine Drive. The proposed private street alignment is not acceptable and should be revised according to the City Engineers comments in the City Staff review letter'dated December 28, 2001. -7151,.,.