Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/06/2005

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Van Scoy, Brauer, Shepherd,' and Watson. Voting No: None. Absbnt: Commissioners Johnson and Levine. Case #4 Request for Sketch Plan Review of The Meadows; Case of GM Homes, Inc. Presentation Associate Planner Geisler advised that GM Homes has applied for sketch plan review to develop 51 new single-family lots on the property generally located on Nowthen Boulevard and Alpine Drive. She indicated that the subject property is approximately 50 acres and includes a portion of the City Hall camPus, several existing residential lots to the south, and the Dental Office lot on the corner of Nowthen Boulevard, and Alpine Drive. Associate Planner Geisler indicated that the R-1 Residential regulations for the MUSA allow a net density of three units per acre. She stated that as submitted, the proposed sketch plan has a gq-oss density of approximately 1 Unit per acre. She indicated, that the proposed'lots do not meet R-1 Residential standards for area and width. She stated the applicant has indicated his intention to apply for rezoning to Planned Unit Development, which if approved would permit these deviations. She stated the sketch plan proposes to provide public access via the existing City Hall access off of Alpine Drive. Associatc Planner Geisler stated that a future connection is also shown in the southeast comer of the plat. She indicated that the cul-de-sac off of Alpine Drive exceeds the 600-foot length restriction in City Code. She stated Staff is recommending that either these lots be platted in phases, or that a temporary access be provided to Nowthen Drive, in line with the existing City ltall access. She indicated that Staffhas submitted the sketch plan to Anoka County for review. Commission Business Chairperson Nixt indicated they have lots that do not meet the minimum area, but the density is at ()ne unit per acre now, and there seems to be a large area un-developed. Associate Planner Geisler stated the entire portion is fifty acres. She indicated the d~veloper is proposing to plat 25 acres at this point. Chairperson Nixt indicated if only 25 acres are being platted, the density is really 2 units per acre. Associate Planner Geisler stated that to determine gross density they look at the entire area to be developed, which is 50 acres, but it meets the density for R-1. (~ommissioner Brauer asked which lots are below 'the minimum area. Associate Planner Geisler indicated that most of them are below it. Planning Commission/September 1, 2005 Page 7 of 16 ??