Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/01/2004

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Presentation Associate Planner Geisler advised Oakwood Land Development has submitted an application for an amendment to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan. The request is to change the land use designation from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential on the property generally located on Sunfish Lake Boulevard at 153ra Lane NW. She stated the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, along with a subdivision request, would allow the applicant to develop the property with single-family homes at urban density. Associate Planner Geisler indicated Oakwood Land Development is proposing to redevelop six existing rural single-family lots into 26 urban single-family lots as a part of the Alpine Woods subdivision. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Developing. She indicated the property located to the west, north and south are currently designated as Rural Developing, while the property to the east is designated as Low and Medium-Density Residential. Associate Planner Geisler stated the subject property is surrounded by a variety of lot sizes, varying from a 5-acre lot to the north, to less than 1-acre lots to the south, to townhomes to the east. She indicated at sketch plan review the Planning Commission expressed some concerns about expanding sewer and water in piecemeal fashion to the proposed development, and asked for a more comprehensive approach to providing services to new properties. She advised at their recent Strategic Planning session, the City Council agreed to study options for providing services beyond the current urban service area. The City Council and the Planning Commission met in joint session on March 16th and discussed the need to undertake a comprehensive plan amendment and environmental review that will study different service options. She indicated because of the range of lot sizes surrounding the subject property, the development of the Alpine Acres townhomes across Sunfish Lake Boulevard, and the imminence of comprehensive plamfing outside the current urban service area, Staff is supporting the applicant's request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Public Hearing Craig Peterson, Oakwood Land Development, indicated there are six parcels, with five owners. He has purchased two outright and has three under contract. He stated most of the neighbors are here, and can answer questions or give their comments. Carl Anderson, 6331 153~a Lane NW stated he owns the land adjacent to the neighbors, and for 30 years has had no problems. He indicated one day he was going to build a garage, and received a phone call about selling his property. He stated it has been two years, and he has a signature on a purchase agreement. He indicated he is hoping this can be resolved so he can move to his new house. Vice Chair Johnson asked how Mr. Anderson felt about this type of development. Planning Commission/April 1, 2004 Page 7 of 22