Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/27/2026

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7. 1. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Date: 08/27/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Promote economic growth and development. Information Title: Sketch Plan Review for "Deemer Acres," a 14-lot Single -Family Subdivision Southeast of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Sunwood Drive NW. Purpose/Background: Mr. Brandon Bomberg submitted a Land Use Application for a Major Plat subdividing 6.21 acres into 14 single-family lots. The property, 14501 Sunfish Lake Drive, is zoned R-1A Single Family Residential District and contains one home that would be removed with development. The first step in the Major Subdivision process is a Sketch Plan review. The intent of this is to provide direction prior to the more expensive plan preparation phase called Preliminary Plat. Things such as street connections, access points, or parkland dedication are common items to note. A new cul-de-sac street constructed from Sunwood Drive will provide access to all the lots. The property is guided Low Density Residential (2.25-4.00 units/acre) in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed density is 2.25 units per acre —right at the minimum number of lots required. The R-1 A lot standards are: • 10,000 square foot lot area • 80 feet lot width • 100 feet lot depth Additionally, the site is within the Sunfish Lake Shoreland Management Overlay district, which increases the minimum lot area to 15,000 square feet. Staff consulted with the Department of Natural Resources on the proposed subdivision, noting that the average lot area in this subdivision is over 16,000 square feet, though some of the lots are below the 15,000 square foot minimum. The DNR did not raise any concern about this subdivision and noted they would not object to a variance application with the preliminary plat. Additional depth is required for density transitioning on the three lots adjacent to Hunters Hill Park. The following are the R-1A development standards (the table on the attached sketch is incorrect): • Front Setback - 25 feet • Side Setback - 5 feet • Rear Setback - 20 feet (30 feet from Sunfish Lake Blvd) • Max Impervious Coverage - 25% (due to Shoreland Overlay) The sketch shows a parcel north of Sunwood Drive. This is a remnant parcel that was created with the construction of Sunwood Drive. It is nearly all wetland and is not buildable. Because it is wetland, it will not factor into the density of this subdivision. It will not qualify for park dedication credit, though the City will accept it as a donation, should the applicant want to donate it. Notification: