Agenda - Council - 09/28/2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

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City Planner Anderson stated that the applicant could choose to revise the plan in order to show the required minimum lot size. He noted that a resident did suggest that a lot or two be removed in order to support meeting those requirements. He stated that if the applicant chose not to do that, they could come back to request a variance. Mr. Tabone stated that he would like the ability to continue to work with staff on the density transitioning standards to determine if the intent can be met without dropping lots. He stated that this is not the first time they have dealt with a buffer, wetland, trees, or screening and therefore believed there were additional options outside of dropping home sites. He stated that they have already dropped a few townhomes and they want to ensure the project would be feasible in delivering a market need. City Planner Anderson stated that within the density transitioning ordinance it states that alternatives can be used if agreed upon by the City and developer. Chairperson Bauer asked if this type of issue has come before the Council during the tenure of Councilmember Woestehoff. Councilmember Woestehoff replied that he cannot recall an instance of that nature in his time on the Council. Commissioner Anderson asked if this should be tabled to allow the developer and staff to work this out. City Planner Anderson stated that the Code does provide for some flexibility and that discussion as to whether the proposal would be reasonable could be discussed and decided upon by the City Council during its review. Motion by Commissioner Gengler, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to recommend that City Council adopt Resolution #21-252 Approving the Preliminary Plat of Lynwood Subdivision with the contingencies outlined in the staff report. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Anderson aye_, Commissioner VanScoy aye Commissioner Gengler aye Commissioner Walker aye Commissioner Peters aye Chairperson Bauer aye Motion Carried.