Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/07/2020

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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Date: 05/07/2020 Submitted For: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community Development By: Eric Maass, Community Development Information 6. 2. Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Resolution #20-055 Approving Preliminary Plat for The Preserve at Northfork (Project #19-147): Case of BK Land Development Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to consider a proposed Preliminary Plat for a single family detached residential project called The Preserve at Northfork. This is the second stage in the development process for this project following the Applicant going through the Sketch Plan phase with the City. If approved, the Preliminary Plat provides entitlement to the land and the last step would be the Final Plat (construction documents) and legal documents. This is a key step in the development process. Notification: Staff published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Anoka County UnionHerald. City Staff also attempted to notify all property owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, of the request by U.S. Mail. Observations/Alternatives: Land Use (Comprehensive Plan) As part of the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a dual designation is proposed on this parcel. Generally speaking, the eastern half of the property is proposed to be guided as Medium Density Residential (4-7 units per acre) and the western half of the property is proposed to be guided as Low Density Residential (3-4 units per acre). The Medium Density Residential section would abut the Riverstone Neighborhood. This proposal requires a Zoning Amendment from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R-1 Residential (MUSA - Detached Single Family Homes) and R-2 Residential (Detached Villa). Staff held a public hearing for the rezoning on December 5, 2019, as well as a workshop prior to the meeting. Neighbors were generally supportive of the rezoning, and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning and the City Council introduced Ordinance 20-02 rezoning the Subject Property from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R-1 Residential (MUSA) and R-2 Residential (Detached Villa). The Planning Commission previously reviewed the proposed Rezoning request and held the required public hearing in association with the proposed Ordinance rezoning the Subject Property as outlined above. R-1 Residential (MUSA) District (Low Density Residential) The Applicant has proposed that the western half of the property has traditional 80-foot wide detached single family homes. The proposed lots in this area appear to meet all of the requirements of Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential District). This residential zoning allows a density at a maximum of 3 units per acre and generally requires detached homes; staff has calculated the density at approximately 2.3 units per acre. R-2 Residential (Detached Villas) District (Medium Density Residential) The Applicant has proposed that the eastern portion of the property have detached villas with 50-foot wide lots. The