Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/26/2025

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City Planner Martin stated that there are a few points of review for stormwater throughout this process, noting that stormwater ponding will be required on this site. Commissioner Bauer asked if parking is allowed on both sides of 151st with room for vehicles to travel. City Planner Martin confirmed that the street is 66 feet wide, which is typical. Commissioner Bauer referenced the comment from the resident related to overflow parking occurring on the roadway and asked if one side should be posted as no parking. City Planner Martin commented that the Police Department would handle those comments and could address parking complaints if they arise. Commissioner Musgrove commented that if people are parking on both sides of the road, that causes people to walk in the road, which can cause concerns for safety. She stated that she is not concerned with the lower density as proposed, as that can be offset by the density of other developments. She referenced lot six, which is wider than the other lots, noting that the four lots in the middle seem to be narrower. She asked if lots one and two could be combined, which would help to preserve trees, reduce the amount of fill needed, and assist with drainage. She noted that she is trying to find a balance between property rights and the concerns of the neighbors. City Planner Martin stated that the density with six lots is as low as this site could develop and stated that additional lots could not be eliminated. He stated that the applicant and staff have worked diligently to find a development proposal that would meet the spirit and intent of the Code and same standard of the neighborhood. Councilmember Peters agreed with staffs comments. He noted that lot six is wider because of the setback from Nowthen Boulevard. Ben Tronson, 5954 151stLane, echoed the concerns with safety. He referenced a new home that was built on the corner, which often has vehicles parked on the road, which limits visibility. He commented on the difficulty of turning onto Nowthen Boulevard. He commented that building homes that will be consistent with the neighborhood on those lots would not leave much room for parking, which would cause additional vehicles to be parked on the road. He stated that there is a lot of bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood, with the bike trail, and when vehicles are parked on the road, the pedestrians are forced to walk or bike further into the road. He stated that any time there is rain, there is a giant puddle on the exit lane at the entrance to the development. He stated that the road is in poor condition and construction traffic will only cause further deterioration. Jason Kawecki, 15200 Nowthen Boulevard, commented that he purchased his property in 2016, and he did not anticipate that his life would change when his neighbor placed his property for sale, as he did not anticipate that the property would be subdivided. He stated that because of grading changes, even with a ten -foot fence, they would still see from their backyard into all the new Planning Commission/ June 26, 2025 Page 9 of 13