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CC Regular Session 5. 4. Meeting Date: 01/14/2020 By: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community Development Information Title: Review Sketch Plan for Odyssey Homes Townhomes on Nowthen Blvd and 146th Avenue (Project No. 19-140) Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to receive an update on an ongoing project and Planning Commission Recommendation for an application from Odyssey Homes (the "Applicant") for a 26-unit, attached townhome project on the property generally known as 14600, 15444, and 14520 Nowthen Blvd NW (the "Subject Properties"), on the southwestern corner of 146th Avenue NW and Nowthen Boulevard NW. The Subject Property is currently four (4) parcels with one residential home and detached structures that would be removed with the project. A Sketch Plan is an opportunity for the City and Developer to review a concept of a development before the Developer incurs the costs of designing a Preliminary Plat. The City Council does not ordinarily review Sketch Plans (typically just a Planning Commission process); however, Staff felt it important to check in with the City Council on this medium density (townhome) plat and future road planning/connection before moving to the next step. Notification: No notification is required for Sketch Plan. However, Staff attempted to send a notice of the Planning Commission Meeting via Standard US Mail to property owners, as noted in the Anoka County Property Records, within 700 feet of the Subject Property. Notification is not required and has not been provided for the City Council Meeting. Observations/Alternatives: Summary of Property The Subject Property consists 14600, 15444, and 14520 Nowthen Blvd NW along with Anoka County PID 253225230020 (no address assigned). The Subject Property consists of four parcels and is approximately 950 feet long running parallel to Nowthen Boulevard from 146th Avenue NW. The Subject Property is approximately 5.55 acres and fronts both 146th Avenue NW and Nowthen Boulevard NW. There is currently one detached accessory building (pole barn) on each of the two most northern parcels and a home and detached building on the southern parcel that are proposed to be removed with this project. The Applicant is proposing 26 attached townhome units on the site. Bulk Standards From a Planning and Zoning perspective, the proposal appears to generally meet all of the requirements of the Medium Density Residential Classification (Comprehensive Plan) R-2 Residential District (attached) section of City Code (Section 117-112). With the preliminary plat, density transitioning will be required due to the existing single family residential neighborhood to the west. At that time, a tree inventory and preservation plan will also be required. Engineering has recommended widening the turning radiuses into the site and has also noted that storm water management (ponding) must also be addressed. Staff comments are attached. Streets and Access The Applicant has proposed a 24 foot wide private street running north -south through the Subject Property. The Applicant has also proposed one connection to Nowthen Boulevard on the south end of the site. The home on the