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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 04-04-2018Approved Minutes 1 of 4 Meeting of April 4, 2018 Approved Minutes Planning Commission Meeting April 4, 2018 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Donovan Saba, David Witte and Kira Vanderlan MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Julie Witt and Justin Markell STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Senior Planner Lori Sommers and Senior Engineering Technician Trevor Quast OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ned Carroll 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve the April 4, 2018 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Vanderlan, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. R & R ISLAND VIEW, LLC. (2018014) Chair Anderson introduced the request by R & R Island View, LLC for a rezoning and preliminary plat for McConn Parcel on property located at 18550 County Road 47. Senior Planner Sommers gave an overview of the staff report. 5A Approved Minutes 2 of 4 Meeting of April 4, 2018 Commissioner Oakley referenced the revised resolution provided to the commission tonight regarding the right-in/right-out access. He asked if that has been removed because it would be a county decision. Senior Planner Sommers confirmed that to be correct. She noted that the engineering department is also conducting further analysis on the access. Chair Anderson asked for additional details on the strip ofland between the cul-de-sac right-of- way and County Road 47. Senior Planner Sommers replied that staff has asked that land to be included in Lot one rather than making it an outlot. She stated that an easement will be placed over the area because of the desire of the developer to put landscaping there. Chair Anderson referenced the condition in the resolution addressing Outlot A and asked where that easement would be located in relation to the strip of land. Senior Planner Sommers identified the trail easement. Chair Anderson asked if the HOA would maintain that small triangle. Senior Planner Sommers replied that there would be an HOA to maintain that area. Chair Anderson asked how that triangle could be included in Lot one if it will be separated by right-of-way. Senior Planner Sommers replied that staff asked that the drawings be revised to ensure that area is connected to Lot 1, and it is also included as a condition in the resolution. Chair Anderson introduced Ben Wikstrom, representing the applicant, who stated that they also developed Meadow Ridge Ponds to the east and were able to reach an agreement to purchase this property as well. He stated that the engineers will be modifying the location of the cul-de-sac to ensure that strip of land connects to Lot 1. He noted if the desire of the commission is to have it remain an outlot, he would also be in agreement with that. He stated there was discussion on the location of the right-of-way, but this design was chosen to allow that strip ofland to provide landscape buffering. Chair Anderson stated that as drawn, there is very little room for landscaping with the location of the right-of-way and trail easement. He asked if the road would be shifted to the north to make room for landscaping. Mr. Wikstrom stated that the plan is not to move the road location. He stated that he does understand that the landscaping must be out of the right-of-way. He noted that there are no plans for utilities in the right-of-way and therefore the landscaping may be very close to the right-of- way, with the understanding that if the right-of-way needs to be disturbed, they will not be compensated for lost landscaping. Approved Minutes 3 of 4 Meeting of April 4, 2018 Chair Anderson stated that his preference would be for the land to be a part of Lot 1 rather than an outlot, as presented in the proposed resolution. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one present who requested to speak on this item. Commissioner Oakley noted that there will be a small increase to the strip of land in order to make the connection to Lot 1, which will provide some additional space for landscaping. Commissioner Vanderlan stated that County Road 47 has some significant speeds with curves before and after the location of this development. She stated she has some concern with the removal of the right-in/right-out access, safety-wise for drivers. She asked for information on the other discussions for entrance and exit for that location. She noted that perhaps there should not be an access to County Road 47 at all. Senior Planner Sommers replied that an access into the development would be required. She explained where the entrance would occur, and the long path traffic would need to take if there was no access to the development from County Road 47. She stated that city and county staff continue to discuss the options for the access into the development. Chair Anderson stated that because this is a county road, the county will have the final say on the matter. Mr. Wikstrom stated that there is a bit of history on the access for the development. He noted that originally the understanding was that there would only be an emergency access to County Road 47 off the cul-de-sac. He stated they were then told by engineering staff that there was a suggestion for some access to County Road 47 and at that point they talked about a right-in/right- out. He noted there were then discussions of a full access, but they do not feel that is necessary or safe. He stated that it seems the county is concerned with traffic turning left onto County Road 47, and therefore the right-in/right-out seems to make the most sense. He noted that the discussion is ongoing. He said he believed that a right-in/right-out would be serviceable and safe. Commissioner Witte reviewed the options property owners that wanted to travel east would have with a right-in/right-out access. Mr. Wikstrom stated that this subdivision will have eight higher value homes on the end of a cul- de-sac where the homeowners will want to be more private and a full access would take away from that seclusion. Chair Anderson asked if a larger cul-de-sac would be needed if an emergency only access is determined off the cul-de-sac. Planning Manager Thomson stated that option is not being discussed at this time. Commissioner Witte asked ifthere would be turn lanes with a right-in/right-out access. Approved Minutes 4 of 4 Meeting of April 4, 2018 Mr. Wikstrom replied that there would be a right turn lane if a right-in/right-out access is constructed. He noted if a full intersection is required, there would be both left and right turn lanes. MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Vanderlan, to approve the resolution as amended for R & R Island View, LLC for a rezoning and preliminary plat for McConn Parcel on property located at 18550 County Road 47. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOUR! MENT MOTION by Chair Anderson, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 P.M.