10-21-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members Dustin Rief, City Administrator � L toe4k£S H 00" From: Jeremy Barnhart, Community Development Director Date: October 21, 2019 Subject: #LA19-000078, LakeWest Development, 3245 Wayzata Blvd W, Sketch Plan review Application Summary: The applicant is seeking sketch plan level input on a proposed multi story, 158 unit attached family dwelling structure to be located at 3245 Wayzata Blvd. This project would replace previously approved Eisinger Meadows. Staff Recommendation: While no formal action is required, this memo will serve as a foundation for the Planning Commission's discussion with the applicants outlining potential issues for discussion to be addressed prior to submission of a formal Preliminary Plat application. Planning Department Staff requests feedback on the following issues: Density, including the balance of the property Building Design Private Recreation area improvement Screening/landscaping Covered Parking Background In July 2016, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for Eisinger Meadows, a 27 unit residential subdivision(case no. 16-3822). The homes were arranged in a detached townhome style along a single private street. The Final Plan has not been filed,two extensions have been approved. The preliminary plat is still valid after being extended. In 2018, sketch plan support was offered for the development of an apartment building (case no. LA18-79)on the vacant land south of Eisinger Meadows, land previously used as a landfill. In the development of the corresponding preliminary plat application, the applicant's refined cost estimates exceeded previous expectations,and is currently exploring other options for development of the area. The primary purpose for this sketch plan review is to understand the Planning Commission and City Council's appetite for adjusting the land use from urban medium residential to High density residential. Sketch Plan Review Parameters The goal of this review is to provide the applicant with an overview of the pertinent City ordinances and how they affect the proposed plat,and to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal. The"Summary of Issues for Consideration" reveals a number of issues with the proposed plat and should provide direction to the applicants regarding the proposal. Planning Commission should review each topic and identify any issues to which the applicant should pay special attention. As a sketch plan review, any comments or suggestions to the applicants are non-binding but will be extremely helpful as the project moves forward.