Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/01/2018

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Chairperson Bauer reported this was the Preliminary Plat phase for this project and explained the final plat would be reviewed and approved by the City Council. Ms. Lindo-Lamont asked how long it would take to approve the Final Plat. City Planner Anderson explained the developer would have one year from approval of the Preliminary Plat to complete the Final Plat. He stated it was his understanding the developer wanted to begin construction in 2019 and would not be pushing out the project a whole year. Tom Greenberg, 6032 157th Lane NW, explained he has lived along 157th Lane for 40 years and has enjoyed the open space behind his home. He stated he was opposed to the Preliminary Plat and recommended the City remove the PUD zoning from this parcel, noting the property should be reverted back to R-1. He understood this was a tough piece of property to develop and stated he was not expecting this parcel to be zoned PUD with a high such a high density. He explained the proposed development would put a third street around his home, which would box him in. He expressed concern with the small buffer between his home and the new roadway. He reported he has replaced his well and septic system and was not interested in hooking up to the City's system and encouraged the Commission to deny the request. Chairperson Bauer asked what type of development could be placed on this property if it were zoned R-1. City Planner Anderson commented and R-1 zoning district would require 80-foot-wide lots that were 10,800 square feet in size. Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the number of lots that could locate on this parcel if it were zoned R-1. He explained this option has been reviewed with the developer and from the pro forma standpoint, it does not work. Jordan Lahti, 6014 157th Lane NW, stated his main concerns with the proposed development was how it would increase traffic on Radium Street. He explained he has young children and noted he feared for their safety. He recommended additional control measures be considered for the intersection of Nowthen Boulevard and 157th Lane. Community Development Director Gladhill stated this was a priority area for the City. Mr. Lahti questioned how many of the neighbors would have to offer their support in order for the City to extend City water and sewer. Community Development Director Gladhill reported the City would need to have at least 60% of the neighbors offering their support in order for this to move forward. He explained another option would be for the City to offer water and sewer connections when the roadway was reconstructed at some point in the near future. Planning Commission/October 4, 2018 Page 3 of 5