Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/06/2017

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Community Development Director Gladhill indicated the septic approach has not been discussed. He anticipated that individual septic systems would be pursued. Commissioner VanScoy asked if the size of the lots were consistent with the R-1 MUSA zoning district. Community Development Director Gladhill commented these lots met the minimum size requirements for the R-1 zoning district. However, the critical area overlay was the concern. Commissioner Brauer believed the new development should mirror the homes across the street. Commissioner Andrusko appreciated the fact that the developer was proposing similar size lots and he supported the developer moving forward with his concept plan. Commissioner VanScoy favored the development as well. He asked who would make the final determination that the Pearson Bowers Drive Addition fit into the critical area overlay district. Community Development Director Gladhill reported the DNR set the minimum standards and noted the City was responsible for administering the critical area overlay district. He believed the proposed development met the rules and intent of the critical area overlay district due to the proposed development pattern. Commissioner Brauer indicated the lots on the other side of Bowers Drive were similar in size and scale to the proposed lots. For this reason, he supported the new development. Commissioner Bauer asked if the City sent out notices to adjacent homeowners regarding the proposed development. Community Development Director Gladhill commented the City sent out notices via U.S. Mail regarding the public hearing that would be held on Thursday, March loth at 5:30 p.m. to all property owners on Bowers Drive. Chairperson Levine stated the consensus of the Planning Commission was for this development to move forward.