Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/28/2021

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7.04: Consider Preliminary Plat and Zoning Amendment for Lynwood Subdivision Located West and South of 15050 Armstrong Boulevard (Project #21-122); Case of Lennar Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed a proposal for a 34-acre site with 12 single-family homes on 80-foot-wide lots and 119 attached townhome units, for which a Comprehensive Plan amendment was approved by the City Council in August 2021. A second access into the site was approved by the Anoka County Highway Department. The developer is proposing a 45-foot density transitioning buffer along the northern and western boundary. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the applicant is requesting that the 30-foot front yard setbacks be reduced to 25 feet to allow additional backyard space and increase the distance of the proposed homes from existing residential properties. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the Planning Commission recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 21-19 approving a Zoning Amendment to rezone a portion of the property from R-3 to R-2; and adopt Resolution #21-252 approving the Preliminary Plat with the contingencies outlined in Alternative #1. Councilmember Woestehoff asked whether the proposed 25-foot front yard setback would be for all single-family lots. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed this. Councilmember Woestehoff stated he supports the request in this case since there will be townhomes in the development, and there is an interest in keeping the buffer. Councilmember Riley requested feedback from City Staff on the 25-foot setback. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City Staff is generally supportive of the request as it meets the City's goals of density transitioning. Councilmember Riley stated the request makes sense as it fits with the townhomes in the neighborhood, but he would not want to hear this again in another situation. Councilmember Riley asked whether Public Works has weighed in on the mix of public and private streets. He expressed concern about snow removal at the intersections. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated this case was reviewed by the Development Review Committee. She added the City will plow the public roads. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to waive the Charter requirement and Adopt Ordinance #21-19 approving a Zoning Code Amendment to Rezone a Portion of the Property Located West and South of 15050 Armstrong Boulevard from R-3 to R-2.