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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: 1.Purpose. To provide non-binding feedback on a proposed subdivision/ master plan at 3245 Wayzata Blvd. 2.Background. This property has been the subject of several sketch plans over the years. The property is guided for low density residential (3-8 units per acre) in the northern third, and High Density Residential (20-25 u/a) in the southern two-thirds. Previous plans had separated these densities. The southern 2/3rds of the property was the site of a land fill which will have to be mitigated with a mitigation plan approved by the MPCA. 3.Proposal. The plan includes 170 stacked townhome units arranged in thirteen 16 to 18 unit buildings throughout the property. Many of the buildings are arranged around a central green space/ amenity. As there is no separation between the guided densities, a comprehensive plan amendment will be required. The project proposed is for higher end rentals, the building style examples provided in Exhibit C are concept; final design has not been completed. Additional approvals include Zone Change (to RPUD), variance (from Lake Classen), and preliminary and final plat. The attached staff report to the Planning Commission provides additional analysis of the project, including identification of any flexibilities requested (External setbacks). 4.Density. The main issue to be considered is the City’s willingness to adjust the Comprehensive plan for the property. As noted above, the northern 5 acres are guided for low density residential, and the southern 10 acres are guided for high density residential. 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. Application materials provided by the applicant, including better wetland boundary information, refine the actual development area and show 7.95 acres in the low density area, and 7.76 acres in the high density area. These adjustments yields 179 units for the area, and drops the calculated density to 3.05. The proposal, with 180 units on 15.91 net residential acres results in a calculated density of 3.058. This is important because the city’s density, affordable housing, and housing unit goals are still met, even with slightly lower densities. 5.Planning Commission Vote and Comment. The Planning Commission reviewed the application at their meeting on April 18th. Though no consensus was achieved, Commissioners commented on the detached garage buildings, preferring attached garages. The minutes from that meeting are attached as Exhibit A. 6.Public Comment. To date, no comments for or against the application have been received, 7.Staff Recommendation. The Council should provide feedback to the applicant. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED City Council should provide feedback to the applicant. Item No.: 15 Date: May 23, 2022 Item Description: LA22-000015 – Matt Alexander o/b/o Lakewest Development, 3245 Wayzata Blvd – Eisinger Flats Sketch Presenter: Laura Oakden, City Planner Agenda Section: Planning Department Report