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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 09/08/2020 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development 7.2. Information Title: Review Sketch Plan for Riverstone South; Case of Capstone Homes Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review a Sketch Plan for a project known as Riverstone South proposed by Capstone Homes located on the south side of Highway 10/169 east of Bowers Drive. The purpose of Sketch Plan Review is to provide high-level direction prior to the Developer preparing a Preliminary Plat. This is the time to indicate level of overall support and identify any red flags. The Planning Commission and City Council have been discussing this project in planning stages since the beginning of 2020 along with multiple opportunities for public comment. The previous policy direction of the Planning Commission and City Council are summarized in the attached Planning Framework. Notification: Notification for this meeting is not required at has not been provided. For the August 6 Planning Commission Meeting, notification of the Sketch Plan Review was sent via Standard US Mail for all Property Owners, according to Anoka County Property Records, within 700 feet of the Subject Property. Additional signage has been placed on the Subject Property. Staff also worked with nearby Property Owners prior to a formal application. Observations/Alternatives: Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan guides this area as LDR - Low Density Residential. This designation guides future development at 3-4 units per acre. The Net Density of the site as a whole after factoring out the 7 acres preserved for forestry/open space preservation is 3.38 units per acre. Net Density Calculations have be provided for each individual lot type provided (65 foot wide lots, 55 foot wide lots and 40 foot wide lots). It is anticipated that the area for the 40 foot wide lots as detached townhomes will need a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to MDR - Medium Density Residential. Zoning District The Subject Property is in the process of a Zoning Amendment for consistency with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Primarily as it relates to this scope of review, the following requirements are noted. Minimum Lot Width Minimum Lot Size 80 feet 10,800 square feet 1/4 acre With that in mind, a Zoning Amendment will be required. The following Zoning Districts will be required for this project. 65 Foot Wide Lots R-1 Residential (Villa) District