Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/01/2018

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Regular Planning Commission 6. 1. Meeting Date: 11/01/2018 By: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community Development Information Title: Review Preliminary Plat for Residential Subdivision (PUD) for Shade Tree Cottages (Case 17-130); Case of Shade Tree Communities, LLC Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review a preliminary plat application for Shade Tree Cottages made by Shade Tree Communities, LLC (The Applicant) for a 35 home subdivision off Nowthen Boulevard and Potassium Street. The site was previously granted preliminary and final plat approval for a subdivision via Planned Unit Development (PUD) in 2005, but the final plat has since expired. Since the previous approval, City Code requirements for lot depth and wetland setbacks have changed. The PUD zoning remains on the parcel, though the underlying zoning was R-1 (MUSA). Notification: Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within a 700 foot radius of the Subject Property of the Public Hearing via Standard US Mail. The Public Hearing was also published in the City's official newsletter, the Anoka County Union Herald. A public hearing was held on October 4, 2018. Staff also held a public workshop on the topic on February 1, 2018. Observations/Alternatives: 2005 Approval A Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved in 2005 on the site. The approved PUD was for a mix of small -lot, single family homes and more traditional single family homes. The PUD was approved in 2005 based on: • 50%+ private open space onsite • Net density under 3 units per acre (fitting with the underlying zoning) • Mix of housing styles • Clustering of homes to protect natural features Findings of fact in 2005 show: • No detrimental impact to surrounding land uses or economic values • No burden on public system • Protection of natural features Current Proposal and Focus of Conversation Since 2005, standards for lot depth and wetland setbacks have changed. The net density of this project meets the current requirements and meets the requirements of the previous approval. The proposed homes would typically be located in the R-2 zoning district, though the overall density of the project meets the R-1 requirements. Current changes that the Planning Commission should focus on are: • Lot width requirements • Wetland setbacks • Road widths PUDs allow flexibility to cluster homes in order to create a better product and protect natural features. Staff does believe that this PUD generally meets the intent of the PUD district. Please note that Staff will request that Joe Langel, City Attorney be present at the City Council meeting when this