04-18-2022 Planning Commission Packet

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• : A10 To: Chair McCutcheon and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator A >, y G From: Jeremy Barnhart,AICP, Community Development 4kFSHo��` Director Date: April 18, 2022 Subject: #LA22-000015, North Shore Development Partners o/b/o Lakewest, LLC,3245 Wayzata Blvd W, Sketch Plan Application Summary: The applicant is requesting concept/sketch plan review for a proposed 180 unit attachment family development at 3245 Wayzata Blvd. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff requests non-binding feedback on the proposed Eisinger Flats project. Background The applicant is proposing to develop the 30.5 acre property(two parcels) into a master planned stacked townhome type development. The project will require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and a zone change. • The property has been the subject of several development proposals in the past 7 years, including a twin home development and an apartment complex. All previous approvals have expired. The site contains an old landfill,somewhat hampering development, compared to greenfield development sites. Proposal The proposed development master plan shows nine 16 unit stacked townhome style buildings and two 18 unit stacked townhome buildings. Many of the buildings are arranged around open space and a proposed community amenity, including a pool, clubhouse, and play area. 11 accessory garage buildings are proposed,to accommodate covered parking for the units. Access is via a single drive off of Wayzata Blvd.This access will need to be approved by Hennepin County. The project will be served by municipal water and sanitary sewer. Issues Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The main issue to be considered is the City's willingness to adjust the Comprehensive plan for the property. The northern 5 acres are guided for low density residential 3-8 units per acre, and the southern 10 acres are guided for high density residential, 20-25 units per acre. A minimum of 215 dwelling units were contemplated for the area, as part of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendment. With these 215 units,the City's calculated density is 3.206.