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Community Development Director Gladhill reported that if the City was supportive of the plan, <br /> staff could reach out to the County to discuss access points further. He thanked the Commission <br /> for their input and noted he would speak with the County regarding access to and from this site. <br /> 5.04: Review Concept Plan for Townhome Units at NE Quadrant of Sunfish Lake <br /> Boulevard and Riverdale Drive; Case of Bulow, Inc. <br /> Presentation <br /> City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case is to provide <br /> feedback to the owner of the parcel located at the NE corner of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and <br /> Riverdale Drive regarding a concept plan that has been submitted. The concept plan proposes to <br /> develop the half-acre parcel with eight (8) townhome units. Please note that at this time, there is <br /> no official application submitted; the property owner wanted to get some initial feedback on the <br /> proposal prior to expending funds on plan development. Staff noted that a public workshop was <br /> held prior to the meeting to gather comments/feedback from the public regarding this concept <br /> plan. He requested comment from the Commission on how to proceed. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Nosan asked if the townhomes would be rental or owner occupied. <br /> City Planner Anderson commented that the City did not have this information. <br /> Chairperson Levine questioned what the feedback from the neighborhood has been regarding the <br /> townhome concept plan. <br /> City Planner Anderson reported that the number of access points were a concern, along with the <br /> density, amount of available parking and stormwater runoff. <br /> Planning Intern Salmonson added that the developer was willing to pursue other driveway <br /> options. He discussed the courtyard greenspace that was being proposed between the buildings. <br /> Commissioner Bauer believed that the concerns raised by the neighbors would be raised with <br /> whatever type of development were to locate on this parcel. <br /> Chairperson Levine did not support the proposed townhome development for the parcel. <br /> Commissioner Andrusko asked if the proposed three-story building fit with the style and <br /> character of the neighborhood. <br /> City Planner Anderson commented the building did appear rather tall. <br /> Planning Commission/June 4,2015 <br /> Page 8 of 12 <br />