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Approved Minutes February 21, 2024
Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
February 21, 2024
Chair Boo called a Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on February 21, 2024.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Michael Boo, Marc Anderson, Julie Olson, Jennifer Jerulle,
Josh Fowler, and Neha Markanda
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bill Wixon
STAFF PRESENT: Planning and Development Manager Chloe McGuire, Engineering Services
Manager Chris McKenzie, Senior Planner Lori Sommers, Senior Planner Kip Berglund, Senior
Planner Shawn Drill, Community and Economic Development Director Grant Fernelius, City
Council Liaison Julie Pointner
Chair Boo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Call to Order
Public Forum
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Olson and seconded by Commissioner Fowler to approve the
agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
(4.1) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on February 7, 2024.
(4.2) Review city council strategic goals and priorities
Motion was made by Commissioner Fowler and seconded by Commissioner Jerulle to approve the
consent agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Public Hearing
(5.1) Review rezoning, PUD general plan, and preliminary plat request for
redevelopment of the former Prudential Insurance site, 13001 County Road 10 (SPRC
Land Ventures Plymouth – 2023082)
Senior Planner Drill presented the staff report.
Commissioner Anderson referenced the proposed 925 units noting that residential density was
based off the total size of the site and asked the type of density that would be calculated if they
were only looking at the residential area of the site.
Senior Planner Drill replied that he did not calculate that, as that is not how the city calculates
density. He estimated that the density would be roughly double if it was only based on the
residential lots.
Commissioner Markanda referenced Summit Orthopedics, which was mentioned as a
commercial business. She asked the hours of operation that the commercial components would
have.
Senior Planner Drill replied that the applicant could better address that.
Commissioner Fowler referenced the statement that the city would connect this site to the bus
route and asked if a bus shelter would be proposed on the site.
Senior Planner Drill stated that is has not been determined at this time. He explained that
development for the site would be phased over roughly eight years, therefore the demand for that
service may not arise until Year 3 or 4 of the development. He confirmed that when that demand
is present, there would be a bus stop and possibly a shelter at this location.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire stated that she had just calculated the density
based on only the residential lots, and it is about 42 units per acre.
Commissioner Jerulle referenced the ask for a variance for parking and asked if that was related
to the residential or commercial uses.
Senior Planner Drill provided details on the number of stalls required for commercial and
residential uses of this nature. He stated that a slight reduction is being requested but that would
not be a variance, but rather through PUD flexibility.
Commissioner Jerulle commented that she does support lesser parking given how things are
evolving.
Chair Boo referenced the multimodal use reduction that was applied and asked how eligibility is
determined.
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Senior Planner Drill provided examples, such as shared parking opportunities between the
residential and commercial uses. He stated that staff attempts to right-size the parking for the
overall site to ensure they do not create a sea of parking.
Chair Boo noted that the traffic study had a list of recommended improvements and asked
whether those would all be implemented for this development.
Senior Planner Drill replied that there were some on-site issues that have already been addressed
in the plans and confirmed that those five recommendations have, or will be, included.
Chair Boo stated that there was a statement that a range of housing would be provided on the site
and asked when the determination would be made as to the economic groups would be identified
for housing.
Senior Planner Drill replied that is happening in the background as the developer is looking at a
tax increment financing (TIF) package that would support some level of affordability.
Chair Boo introduced Dan Salzer of Scannell Properties, and Ross Stiteley of Roers Companies,
representing the applicant. Mr. Salzer shared some renderings to provide an idea of the look and
scale of the proposed development. He stated that commercial hours of operation would vary
based on the use. He stated that there will be some 24-hour operation but would not necessarily
be open to the public at all hours. He provided the example of Summit which would have
surgery and recovery suites. He stated that care would be provided 24 hours a day, but the
business would not have members of the public coming in during all of those hours.
Commissioner Anderson stated that the commission has seen this proposal move through the
process from conceptual and EAW to the current rendition proposed today. He stated that this is
the first time the commission has heard a user for the site, which is exciting. He asked for more
details on the reaction of the marketplace and whether this vision could come to life based on
current market demands.
Mr. Salzer commented that there has been a lot of excitement to this plan, and they continue to
receive a lot of interest from the retail and business campus uses. He stated that they are finally
at the stage where they can start marking out where users could go and believed that the demand
to fill those areas would come quickly.
Commissioner Olson asked if there would be a parking variance.
Mr. Salzer reiterated that this would not be a variance, but a flexibility within the PUD. He
stated that parking was a big part of the discussion from early on in the process. He stated that
they worked with Summit closely to determine the actual parking needs as they do not want to
overpark the site.
Commissioner Olson asked and received confirmation that there would be underground parking
for the apartments. She asked if there would be parking on the street for the park use.
Mr. Salzer replied that they do not anticipate street parking, identifying the proposed parking lot
for the park.
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Commissioner Olson asked for details on the phasing of the plan.
Mr. Salzer stated that they would begin with the infrastructure and roads with Summit as the first
project to move forward.
Mr. Stiteley stated that they are still working through the design of the first phase of multi-family
but anticipated that the first phase would include about 400 units.
Commissioner Fowler asked the percentage of parking that would be internal compared to
surface for the residential building.
Mr. Stiteley commented that as they redefine the plans that will ebb and flow but typically, they
like to have a 1:1 ratio for underground parking but recognized that will be limited by the
footprint of the building and therefore some parking could be pushed to surface lots.
Commissioner Fowler asked if the structured parking would be replacing underground or surface
stalls.
Mr. Salzer replied that the intent would be for the structured parking to offset some of the multi-
family parking along with the waterfront retail area.
Commissioner Fowler referenced the requested maximum building height of 100 feet and noted
that the plans appear to show a height of 75 feet.
Mr. Salzer replied that it is best to have flexibility in the case that they want to go taller as they
develop. He commented that it would be unlikely that 100 feet would be requested for a use
outside of residential, noting that any request of that nature would need to come back before the
commission if it were to occur.
Commissioner Markanda stated that the traffic study period was from 2017 to 2022, recognizing
that the site is no longer an active corporate site. She asked if there is potential concern as this
moves forward in phasing if there were higher crash numbers reported due to increased traffic.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie stated that the traffic study used data from 2017 to
2020, recognizing that is the higher end of traffic as it was pre-COVID. He stated that crash data
is continually reviewed, and they will continue to monitor traffic with the county to address any
issues through signal timing.
Chair Boo opened the public hearing.
Chair Boo introduced Molly Munz, 5935 Norwood Lane N, who expressed concern regarding
increased traffic.
Chair Boo closed the public hearing.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie commented that Bass Lake Road and Northwest
Boulevard have the capacity to address the potential traffic. He stated that the roadways were
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designed to the ultimate use of the Prudential site. He recognized that traffic will increase
slightly as a result of the development, which is why additional turn lanes will be added and
signal timing will be adjusted to manage that.
Commissioner Anderson recognized that there are still some unknowns with timing and the
residential buildings and asked if the commission would see any of these plans again.
Senior Planner Drill replied that this would be the only time the commission would formally
review the request, but staff could provide updates as development begins if that is requested.
He stated that the maximums (height, etc.) are specified within the draft resolution, along with
parking ratios. He stated that if anything is proposed outside of those specifications, the
developer would need to come back to request an amendment to the PUD.
Commissioner Anderson asked if staff feel that the specifications for height, parking, and
exterior materials would ensure quality development.
Senior Planner Drill replied affirmatively.
Commissioner Jerulle commented that this is a well thought out plan that provides a variety of
uses. She believed that parking could perhaps be reduced further, below the 1.5 specified.
Chair Boo commented that the developer would obviously have a desire to reduce parking if it
were not found to be needed and asked if there would be flexibility to do so.
Senior Planner Drill commented that the city attempts to walk a line between having enough
parking without overparking. He stated that staff is comfortable with the 1.5 specification and if
there was a desire to reduce, staff would want to bring that back to the commission for review.
He stated that the market and end user will provide input on their parking needs as development
occurs and therefore this is a compromise that would meet all needs. He stated that they will
monitor the issue and they can bring back an amendment if it is appropriate.
Commissioner Olson commented that she would be concerned if the parking were less than 1.5
because of the number of residential units proposed. She asked for information on the mix of
units proposed for the buildings, as there would be two- and three-bedroom units.
Mr. Stiteley commented that the final unit mix is still to be determined but noted that it will be a
good mix of unit sizes. He confirmed that they are sensitive to parking demands for residential
units as a building will not be attractive to residents if there is not sufficient parking.
Commissioner Olson commented that while times are changing, they have not changed yet and
most people in the residential buildings would still have vehicles.
Motion was made by Jerulle, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend
approval of findings of fact for a rezoning of land and ordinance amending chapter 21 of
the city code to reclassify certain land located at 13001 County Road 10, and a PUD general
plan and preliminary plat for SPRC Land Ventures Plymouth for the SPRC Land Ventures
PUD for roughly 75.5 acres located at 13001 County Road 10, subject to the conditions
within the draft resolutions.
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Further discussion: Commissioner Fowler suggested that a ten percent parking reduction be
allowed, which could be approved administratively, as the users and demand are better defined.
He confirmed that could be considered as a friendly amendment to the motion.
Commissioner Anderson stated that there are a lot of unknowns and therefore if parking demands
change, he would prefer to see the request.
Commissioner Fowler stated that he is confident that staff could make the determination as to
whether that reduction could be made.
Commissioners Jerulle and Anderson denied the requested amendment noting that they would
prefer to see the request return if there is a requested change to parking.
Chair Boo commented that this is a well thought out development and will be a great addition to
the community.
Upon a roll call vote and all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
(5.2) Review rezoning and preliminary plat request for 22 single-family lots on the 10.64-
acre Silver Buckle property located at 16700 Chankahda Trail (Sai Brinda, LLC –
2023068)
Senior Planner Berglund presented the staff report.
Commissioner Anderson asked the type of disruption that would occur for the removal of the
rubble, as it was his understanding that there is a substantial amount of rubble that would need to
be removed and hauled offsite.
Senior Planner Berglund stated that perhaps the applicant could estimate the number of
truckloads. He stated that if this were to be approved, the grading operations would continue to
have temporary access from Chankahda Trail using the current driveway location.
Chair Boo asked if a street easement could be requested along with the utility easement for the
property to the west.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie replied that the only way gravity sewer would work is
the from west, which is why that utility easement is required.
Chair Boo acknowledged that there would be more options for traffic, which is why that cannot
be requested. He referenced the cost of maintenance for connection to Comstock and asked for
more information.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that there is an emergency access point and until the full
connection to the west would be made, the maintenance and continued use of the emergency
access point would be required.
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Commissioner Markanda asked if there is an ETA on the timing of reforestation if this were to be
approved.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that if this were to be approved, the trees marked in red would
be removed through grading operations while the others would be protected through fencing. He
stated that the plantings typically occur after grading but before homes are constructed. He
stated that at the time of final plat, a revised landscaping plan would be required showing a
minimum of two trees per lot.
Commissioner Markanda referenced the correspondence from neighbors received related to this
request, noting that there seems to be concern with an additional access point.
Chair Boo clarified and asked why an access would not be placed directly on Chankahda.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie replied that there are a number of reasons that a
connection to Chankahda is not included and provided explanation. He noted that there are a
number of developments in this area that follow similar practice. He recognized that some traffic
will be added but the roads have capacity to manage that traffic. He stated that the city has spent
a significant amount of time and money to improve the traffic and safety of Chankahda. He
stated that the more accesses they put on Chankahda, the more opportunity for accidents and
crashes.
Chair Boo introduced Narisi Reddy, 18933 64th N, representing the applicant, who stated that he
is representing his friends who are proposing to create this neighborhood to build their homes.
He stated that the group is currently working with a consultant who is working closely with the
PCA to create a plan to remove the rubble from the site. He was unsure of the number of
truckloads.
Commissioner Anderson commented that it is always nice to give the neighborhood an estimate
of the amount of truck disruption that will occur during construction and therefore asks the
question often during these reviews.
Bob Molstad, Sathre-Berquist, stated that they have completed samples and have some
approximate estimated of 6,000 to 10,000 yards of material. He stated that they will then review
the amount of material that will need to be removed from the site and estimated one to two
weeks for that hauling to occur depending on what they encounter.
Commissioner Olson asked the type of homes that would be constructed.
Mr. Reddy replied that they would be constructing detached single-family, two-story homes.
Chair Boo opened the public hearing.
Chair Boo introduced Thomas Swan, 16605 60th Place N, commented that this development
would add an additional 22 homes with traffic going past his home. He noted the high number
of young children in this area. He stated his family sometimes park on the road and expressed
concern with construction traffic past his home.
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Chair Boo introduced Keith Ylinen, 16610 61st Avenue N, expressed concern with the lack of
access point for this development. He believed there would most likely not be objection to this
development if it included that access. He commented that this is a winding road with decreased
visibility and a lot of activity from children. He was unsure that the comparison to other
neighborhoods was accurate because of the road conditions. He asked if there would be concern
for emergency vehicle access as people often park on the street.
Chair Boo introduced Kevin McDonald, 16610 60th Place N, commented that he previously
shared his comments via email and echo the concerns of the previous speakers related to traffic
and the number of children that play outside. He also desired a second connection for the
proposed development.
Chair Boo introduced Andrew Averbeck, 16615 61st Avenue N, agreed with the previous
speakers about the winding road. He stated that his backyard is basically all woods, and he often
experiences wet conditions after rain events. He had concern that he could experience more
issues with water if the neighboring property is graded towards his home.
Chair Boo introduced David Dunn, 17030 60th Avenue, stated that his largest concern is related
to the proposed access. He believed that access from Chankahda would be much more desired.
Chair Boo introduced Andy Augustine, 6115 Garland Lane N, commented that while this
proposal would meet the requirements of the city code, that does not mean it is the best option.
He agreed with previous speakers that access should be provided from Chankahda Trail. He
recognized that access was recently approved to Chankahda for Eagle Brook Church and
therefore connections can be made to that roadway.
Chair Boo introduced Amy Sundet, 6090 Comstock Lane N, commented that she does not
believe that the Johnson property is viable to have full build out. She stated that the majority of
all traffic will come through Archer Lane, which is narrow and winding. She stated that if there
are vehicles parked on the road, large trucks have trouble moving past. She stated that a cul-de-
sac over 500 feet requires a second access point and does not believe that requirement should be
waived. She believed that this request would place people in jeopardy because of the young
children in the area and emergency response time. She asked the commission to recommend
denial as this would depend on a vague future state for the required secondary access. She
requested that an access be required on to Chankahda Trail.
Chair Boo introduced Maria Batool, 16625 60th Place N, echoed similar concerns related to the
single access proposed. She noted that the property currently has an existing access from
Chankahda that has been used for over five years and therefore that could continue to be used.
She also commented on the large number of children in the area and the difficulty for vehicles to
navigate when cars are parked on the road. She also provided input from her neighbor at 16620
60th Place N, who requested protected status of trees near his property line and increased wetland
buffers to allow natural screening between the neighborhoods. She noted a mature oak tree on
her neighbor’s property, four feet from the property line, and stated that there is concern that the
tree could become damaged during construction.
Chair Boo introduced Scott Shifflett, 16500 61st Avenue N, reiterated the comments that others
have made. He asked if the rezoning is contingent upon the adjacent property approving the
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easement. He would like to see the approval require that the earthwork, environmental
remediation, and grading vehicles all use the Chankahda access on at least a temporary measure.
He stated that Steeple Hill already provides maintenance of the emergency access through dues
charged to its residents and asked how this new development would become responsible for that.
He supported a second access for the development.
Chair Boo introduced Son Stegmaier, 6045 Comstock Lane N, stated that he echoes the concerns
of those that have spoken before him. He expressed concern with the emergency access lane to
Chankahda. He stated that he has seen many trucks use that access lane, just taking the chains
down to get through. He asked what would be done to prevent other vehicles from using that
access.
Chair Boo closed the public hearing.
Senior Planner Berglund referenced the tables listed in the packet with comparisons to other
developments and provided additional details. He noted that one example included Steeple Hill
and Silver Buckle while the other included what could be anticipated if the Johnson property
were to fully develop. He provided details on the language within the city code related to cul-de-
sacs and single access. He stated that ultimately there would be a through street if/when the
neighboring property develops and explained how the cul-de-sac distance is measured. He stated
that both of the cul-de-sacs may slightly exceed 500 feet (around 510 and 520 feet long), and if
the requirement for a second access were not waived, the applicant could redesign to decrease
the cul-de-sac lengths to 500 feet.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie stated that this site generally has a lot of fall from east
to west and therefore staff has been working with the applicant and engineer to manage drainage
throughout the site to the wetland. He stated that the grading impacts are confined to the subject
property.
Senior Planner Berglund commented that if this moves forward, construction access would be
allowed temporarily from Chankahda for activity until the lots are ready to build upon. He stated
that he cannot give legal advice but there could be language written into the HOA documents
stating the shared maintenance obligation between developments. He noted that the shared
maintenance was requested by the HOA. He confirmed that document would need to be
provided to the city as a condition of approval. He provided details on the emergency access and
how that could be improved to prevent other vehicles from using that if that were an issue. He
commented that there is not a requirement to provide a buffer between residential developments,
although it is encouraged for a developer to maintain buffering to the extent possible. He
referenced the area mentioned by a resident and was unsure how close the grading operations
would go towards that property line.
Chair Boo commented that given the fall of the property from east to west, he would guess that
there would be some type of buffer in that area. He asked the minimum setback in that area.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that the structure setback from the property line is 25 feet.
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Mr. Molstad commented that their grading limits would be within their site, and he would review
the placement of that tree when reviewing the grading plan to determine what could be done to
minimize grading near the property line to the extent possible.
Senior Planner Berglund referenced the statement related to emergency response times and
provided details on the review that is done by staff, including public safety and the fire
department. He noted that development as proposed with the current access point and
emergency access is adequate from the standpoint of those departments.
Chair Boo asked if this road is more narrow than other residential roads, or just more winding.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie replied that the road is standard width for a local
street, but is very curvy. He stated that the curves benefit the neighborhood from the point of
traffic calming. He stated that more complaints on traffic and speed are generated from roads
with large straightaway segments as traffic can reach higher speeds.
Senior Planner Berglund commented that the rezoning of the property is not contingent upon the
easement, but prior to final plat the applicant would need to provide a recorded easement to
allow placement of the utilities.
Commissioner Anderson stated that one of the stated reasons not to have access on Chankahda is
that the comprehensive plan does not allow that and asked if that is correct.
Senior Planner Berglund commented that it is not disallowed but the CR 47 corridor study was
based on not having access from Chankahda.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie provided additional details on the CR 47 corridor
study, which did not include this access, and stated that there would be challenges to providing
access and the other elements that would also be required.
Commissioner Anderson referenced the comment that the Silver Buckle driveway would be used
for temporary construction access but that the access would be closed prior to the time homes are
built. He asked how the materials would then be brought onsite to build the homes.
Senior Planner Berglund stated that if approved, the applicant would be required to enter into a
development contract which would establish access to the property throughout the construction
process. He stated that staff agrees that access from Chankahda could continue to be used for a
certain time. He stated that once the cul-de-sac is completed, there would no longer be access
through Chankahda and therefore the home building materials would come through the
neighborhood to the east.
Commissioner Anderson commented that he had the unfortunate experience of living next door
to the Hollydale development. He stated that he could not imagine all the construction trucks
and materials being delivered for these homes through the existing neighborhood to the east. He
recommended a requirement that a temporary connection be added to the southern cul-de-sac
with the homes on the southern cul-de-sac to be the last constructed as that would allow the
materials to continue to come from Chankahda.
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Commissioner Olson understood the work the city has put into the road plan, but because of all
the neighbors present tonight providing input, she would like to see an access considered from
Chankahda.
Chair Boo commented that there is nothing that would prohibit the commission from making that
amendment but stated that it would be the judgement of the commission as to whether that would
ultimately be a good idea.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire commented that the commission could direct staff
to investigate an additional access point. She stated that there are quite a few different
challenges with providing access at that location. She stated that there are right-of-way
challenges which would require a taking of property from a private resident. She stated that
there is also a crosswalk there that is needed for pedestrian safety. She stated that the city does
not have the mechanism to require an access there.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie provided additional details on the challenges that exist
and the impacts that would occur to private property. He stated that turn lanes would also be
required which would have impacts to the trail and road which were just constructed four months
ago. He noted that adding a turn lane would also increase the length of the pedestrian crossing
that was recently improved and would also decrease pedestrian safety.
Commissioner Markanda asked if this would preclude the option to build 60th Avenue N as a
through street as well.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie replied that would not preclude that from occurring.
He stated that one requirement is that the sewer needs to work and that needs to go to the west
because of the gravity system. He stated that roadway access can be provided as proposed and
the existing roads have the capacity to handle the proposed traffic. He provided more details on
the proposed average daily trips, peak traffic times, and other details related to traffic.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire explained that the commission is requested to
consider the draft resolutions for rezoning, findings of fact, and preliminary plat. She stated that
Eagle Brook Church was a conditional use permit (CUP) and therefore additional conditions can
be placed upon that review and approval. She stated that a preliminary plat is based on the city
code requirements and there is not a mechanism to add certain conditions, however that could be
done through a request that staff and the applicant have discussions on the topic of a second
access.
Commissioner Jerulle recognized that it does not seem feasible to add the second access. She
asked if there would be a way to make an emergency access from the south cul-de-sac.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie stated that staff can work with the applicant to discuss
when, how and for how long the temporary access is used in order to place as much of the truck
activity upon that entrance.
Chair Boo asked if the emergency access to Comstock would be needed once the road to the west
is developed.
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Engineering Services Manager McKenzie replied that emergency access would not be needed at
that time.
Commissioner Fowler asked if the property to the west could be developed without providing the
road.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that the property to the west currently has temporary access
from the west and the applicant would be required to build a segment of road to the west.
Commissioner Fowler asked and received confirmation that any type of development would
require that road connection.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire commented that there is currently on home on that
property that can maintain its access onto Chankahda. She stated that any further development
would require the east/west road extension.
Chair Boo noted that there seems to be interest in additional conditions that access from
Chankahda be allowed through a significant portion of construction, noting that staff could
develop that specific language, and modest improvements could be made to the emergency
access to prevent non-emergency vehicles from using that access.
Commissioner Anderson commented that the comprehensive plan guides development and often
there is little input from residents, with more comments coming forward when development is
proposed that follows the guide of that plan. He stated that he would like to see as much of the
housing materials delivered from Chankahda as possible. He referenced the possible addition of
bollards being added on someone else’s property and did not believe that is something the
commission could require and is instead something that neighborhood would need to work with
the city on.
Commissioner Markanda commented that this is a great plan from the builder and developer.
She stated that when thinking of the additional traffic flow she understands that the access from
Chankahda cannot be required but perhaps there could be additional exploration of the
connection through the property to the west.
Motion was made by Boo, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend
approval of the draft ordinance for rezoning, findings of fact and preliminary plat
associated with the request for 22 single-family lots on 10.64 acres located at 16700
Chankahda Trail, subject to the conditions within the draft resolutions and that staff and
the applicant discuss prolonged temporary construction access from Chankahda Trail and
recommendation that the applicant work with the neighboring development and city to
enhance controls on the emergency vehicle access on Comstock.
A roll call vote was performed:
Commissioner Olson nay
Commissioner Markanda nay
Commissioner Anderson aye
Commissioner Fowler aye
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Commissioner Jerulle aye
Chair Boo aye
Motion carried.
The Commission took a brief recess.
The Commission reconvened.
(5.3) Review annual city code and zoning ordinance amendments
Planning and Development Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Chair Boo noted a sentence that should be cleaned up relating to body art establishments. He
referenced home occupation permits and asked if an applicant could request more than five
clients per day.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire confirmed that a request could be made for more
than five, but that would need to be considered by the city council.
Chair Boo referenced the allowance for Ev charging stations in all districts and suggested that
there would be staff developed criteria on what EV charging would mean as there are different
levels of charging.
Commissioner Fowler referenced the exterior building finishes and asked if the intention would
be to remove metal sheds. He recommended wording that in a way that would allow
architecturally finished metal products. He stated that perhaps this section should be reviewed in
more detail as it is currently confusing as many common materials are not listed. He stated that
many cities classify the materials into different categories and then allow a percentage of
materials from each category.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire acknowledged that the city currently has very
little architectural control. She suggested removing that section from this item and noted that
staff could bring that back on its own for continued discussion and review.
Commissioner Anderson
Planning and Development Manager McGuire
Motion was made by Boo, and seconded by Commissioner Olson, to recommend approval
of the recommended changes for the city code and zoning ordinance, removing the section
on architectural materials and as discussed, subject to the conditions within the draft
resolution.
Further discussion: Commissioner Jerulle asked why a letter of credit would be removed as
a requirement, which is listed on page four of the packet.
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Planning and Development Manager McGuire clarified that entire section was proposed
for removal which related to administrative approval. She stated that the requirement for
the letter of credit would remain in general as this would remove the administrative
approval process.
Commissioner Jerulle referenced the proposed removal for retail within public institutional
district.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire replied that standalone retail is not a
desired use within the public institutional district.
Commissioner Jerulle referenced section 15, PUD planned unit development and the
proposed addition related to public benefit, asking for more information.
Planning and Development Manager McGuire commented that the public benefit
component is not currently included but is listed in state statute. She stated that the PUD
policy would define the public benefit via that policy. She stated that this would address
the public benefit while the policy is being developed.
Commissioner Jerulle requested to strike that until the policy is completed.
Chair Boo and Commissioner Olson accepted that friendly amendment.
Chair Boo opened the public hearing.
No comments.
Chair Boo closed the public hearing.
Upon a roll call vote, with all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
New Business
Adjournment
Chair Boo adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.