Minutes - Planning Commission - 11/02/2017

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City Planner Anderson presented the Staff Report stating the purpose of this case is to review a Sketch Plan for a proposed 24 lot detached single-family subdivision located at the intersection of Armstrong Blvd and Tiger Street (PIDs 07-32-25-14-0001 and 07-32-25-13-0001, together, the "Subject Property"). The Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) and the subject lots would be serviced by private well and septic services. Staff commented further on the proposal and requested feedback on the Sketch Plan. Commission Business Chairperson Bauer stated he was open to considering a variance. Commissioner VanScoy agreed and asked if a portion of the land could be dedicated to Park Dedication fees. Community Development Director Gladhill explained this was not part of the City's plan. Commissioner VanScoy commented he could support the addition of one more lot. Commissioner Anderson asked if the outlot was large enough to have well and septic. City Planner Anderson stated the lot was 1.78 acres in size. He explained soil borings would be necessary to ensure the land could support well and septic, but noted the size of the lot was adequate. Commissioner Anderson indicated he would like to see the developer alter the lots so as to conform with the City's current zoning and lot size requirements. Community Development Director Gladhill stated staff could look at the lot width requirements for lots on a cul-de-sac which would assist the developer in not losing a lot on the cul-de-sac. Commissioner VanScoy asked if staff had considered any other configuration for the cul-de-sac. City Planner Anderson reported staff had not drafted any alternative plans. Eric Thomsen, 6210 Green Valley Road, stated he would be willing to increase the frontage along the cul-de-sac and could adjust the lot sizes. Bob Bentz, 8881 167th Lane, stated he lived just south of the proposed development. He explained he has spoken to his neighbors and was surprised that the Commission was discussing this matter as no notification was given to the neighbors. He expressed concern with how this development would impact wildlife. He commented on how this rural development would impact the water table through everyday water usage and lawn irrigation. He feared at some point the City would be pulling out more water than it recharges. Planning Commission/November 2, 2017 Page 3 of 13