Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/21/2016

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Public Hearing Acting Chairperson VanScoy called the public hearing to order at 7:10 p.m. Citizen Input Reid Schultz, Landform, spoke on behalf of the applicant noting that this is generally the same plan that was approved in 2012. He believed the street width to be 31 or 32 feet wide and believed that there was sufficient space for parking on -street. He noted that they would be open to discussing alternate options is the Commission is not comfortable with parking on both sides of the street. He stated that they are excited to add 13 new homes to this community and asked the Commission for the approval of the Preliminary Plat. Acting Chairperson VanScoy stated that there was a lot of detail in the staff report and asked if the applicant has any concerns with the information in the staff report. Mr. Schultz replied that they brought forward the plans and specifications that were approved in 2012, noting that they did not want to change a lot of items as that plan was already approved. He noted that there were some changes to storm water regulations since that time and that is what triggered the storm water items. He noted that they are not concerned with the comments in the staff report. Acting Chairperson VanScoy asked if the changes proposed would cause any changes the Commission should be concerned about. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that although there are technical changes these simply assist in meeting the storm water regulations and staff feels comfortable moving this forward as the requirements will not substantially change the Plat. Acting Chairperson VanScoy asked the density of this development. Community Development Director Gladhill stated with the 13 lots this would generate three units per acre, or 2.36 units per acre; noting that this area allows four to 15 units per acre. He stated that this is an instance where the language needs to be cleaned up as this is the lowest density area within The COR and other areas do not specify a minimum density but simply an up to maximum density. He noted that there is some steep sloping and non -buildable areas that could be excluded from the calculations. He believed that the intent of the area was to allow up to 15 units per acre. Acting Chairperson VanScoy stated that this is a very challenging piece of property and there are portions that will need to remain as outlots, or not buildable, and asked if those are being included in the calculations. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the developable area has been restricted and if those outlot areas are excluded that would increase the density. He stated that these lots Planning Commission/July 21, 2016 Page 3 of 20