Agenda - Council - 05/23/2000 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The Cify Code requires a site plan review for the quadhomes; no site plan review is required for detached townhomes and twinhomes. However, the City recaptures the oppommity to review development aspects relating to the townhomes and twinhomes such as architectural standards, off-street parking, structure setbacks, landscaping, etc., as part of the rezoning process. On March 6, the Commission continued the request for preliminary plat approval to a special meeting on March 20, along with the request for rezoaing. On March 20, the Commission tabled both cases and requested that the Developer explore other options for the street layout. On March 28, the developer attended a City Council Work session to obtain their input to the street layout options prior to going back to the Planning Commission. The Council discussion also focused on the density and the developer was asked to attend the next Council work session to resume discussion of density and street layout. On April 4, the Planning Commission reviewed the four proposed street layouts and selected the option stubbing in a cul-de-sac from Dysprosium, not extending Argon and Barium from the north into the plat, and all interior streets being private. The Planning Commission recommended approval of rezoning and preliminary plat. On April 25, 2000, the. City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat and rezoning and tabled action so that there could be further discussions on the density of the southerly portion of the development at the next City Council Work session. On May 2, 2000, Mr. Bulow attended a City Council work session where the consensus was to eliminate the apartment outlot and develop all the property with townhomes. On May 3 2000, Mr. Bulow informed the Planning Commission on the change from apartment complexes to the lower density twin home development. The Commission was in favor of this change. On May t2, 2000, Mr. Butow submiited revised Preliminary Plats and Site plans that proposed to replace the apartment complex with quad-townhome unitS. Recommendation: City Staff. and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Mallard Ponds contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated May 18, 2000. Council Action: Motion to Approve/deny the preliminary plat of Mallard Pond contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated May 18, 2000.