02-16-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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SLo1v0 To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members Ron Olson, Interim City Administrator ,N. ti „...e • From: Jeremy Barnhart,AICP Z�kESHo��`L Community Development Director Date: February 16, 2021 Subject: #LA21-15,William Stoddard o/b/o Miller Living Trust PID3411823320002 Sketch plan review Application Summary: The applicant is requesting sketch plan comment on a proposed development on a parcel of land immediately north of the Long Lake Fire Station at 340 Willow Drive. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends feedback on 5 variables: (Zoning, Use, Access, Stormwater, and Design. The Commission may table action to allow the developer to address comments made. Background The subject parcel is a long and narrow parcel 1.71 acres in size immediately north of the Long Lake fire station at 340 Willow Drive North. The subject property is guided for urban medium high density in the 2040 Comprehensive plan, which suggest densities in the 3-10 units per acre range. The project is the first formal development proposal for the subject parcel in several years. In 2010,the property was included in the CommonBond proposal (Case 10-3460). That project included development of the adjacent city lot immediately to the east of the Long Lake Fire Station and was ultimately withdrawn by the applicant. Proposal Use The proposed project is for 12 residential units in 6 twin home type buildings. All buildings face south in a linear configuration. The use and density is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Access This site is adjacent to the Long Lake Fire Station,and when that site was platted (Willowfire, 2002), it was anticipated that the new public road (Rettinger Driver)would provide access to `future development'. While the subject parcel is not part of Willowfire, staff has supported the connection to this road, in part to be consistent with the long term plan for the area, and in part to move a street intersection away from the bridge over Highway 12,which presents some safety concerns. To develop as proposed,an easement for access over a portion of the city lot (Outlot A)will be necessary. The history of the Fire Station lot is provided as Exhibit H.