Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/09/2015

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Community Development Director Gladhill commented another option would be to provide internal access off 139th Commissioner VanScoy thanked staff for holding Open House meetings with the neighboring residents. He asked if the entire PUD would have to be rezoned given the proposal from the developer. Community Development Director Gladhill did not believe this to be the case. He commented that the City was focusing on the single parcel at this time and not the entire PUD. Commissioner Nosan believed that the proposed development would serve as a great transitional property. Commissioner Brauer provided comment on the history of this property. He inquired if the developer was willing to work with the adjacent residents to address their concerns. Community Development Director Gladhill stated the developer appears to be willing to work through these concerns. Commissioner Andrusko reported he spoke with neighbors in this area and these individuals were not in favor of four-story high density residential as shown on the plan. The residents would rather see retail or commercial on this property as was the promise when they moved into the area. Commissioner Brauer noted this was a good point and encouraged the Commission to consider the Comp Plan amendment that would be required in order for this concept to move forward. Chairperson Levine was not certain that the Commission was ready to make a decision on this plan. He asked if the Commission supported the concept and Comp Plan amendment. Commissioner Brauer did not believe the proposed development provided a compelling reason to amend the Comp Plan. He also had misgivings about placing high density in this neighborhood. Commissioner Nosan supported the development. Commissioner Bauer was in favor of the developer further pursuing the high-density development plans. Commissioner VanScoy supported further review of the concept plans. Commissioner Maul supported the plans and encouraged the developer to include mixed use. Commissioner Andrusko agreed with Commissioner Brauer' s statements. Chairperson Levine was in favor of the concept moving forward. Planning Commission/June 4, 2015 Page 3 of 12