HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesAfter discussion among the Commissioners regarding the parking configuration and unit layout,
Commissioner Parker withdrew his second to the motion to recommend approval of the request made
by Commissioner Floyd.
Commissioner Horlen moved to approve the request with the site plan modified as follows:
- Replace proposed parking area along Lincoln with landscaping.
- Move unit #20 to be contiguous with 17, 18, and 19.
- Eliminate units 21 and 22 and utilize the area for parking.
Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 4-0.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Fairfield at Luther Street
located at the south corner of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West on 20.63 acres.
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Graduate Engineer Tondre presented the staff report and stated that the proposed Preliminary Plat is for
a single lot, 20.63 acre, subdivision located at the southeast corner of Harvey Mitchell and Luther. The
applicant is planning to construct a multi-family apartment complex on the site. The Land Use Plan
reflects the tract and the rest of the property to the south toward Holleman as high-density single family.
However, in the last few years, the development trend for the area bound by Marion Pugh, Luther, and
Harvey Mitchell Parkway has been infill in the form of apartment complexes. The duplex portion of the
request is compatible with the existing land use pattern in the area, that of duplexes, fourplexes, and
apartment complexes. The subject property was rezoned PDD-H Planned Development District -
Housing) in February 2000. The plan of the PDD-H rezoning showed a single-phase project which will
consist of fifteen (15) buildings, one leasing office, which will double as a clubhouse, a swimming pool,
a basketball court, and two volleyball courts. The applicant is requesting Oversized Participation on
improvements to Luther Street, domestic waterline improvements, and possibly sewer improvements.
The applicant will extend a 16-inch waterline along Luther Street to the intersection at Harvey Mitchell
Parkway. The line will be capped for future extension across Harvey Mitchell. An internal loop will
extend through the property and stub-out to provide water service to the Gorzycki property. A gravity
sewer system is not available to the subject property. There are two options for the developer:
❖ Option 1 Construct a private sewer system to collect, store and pump wastewater to the
existing City sewer system on the Walden Pond site. The owners will maintain the sewer system
and sewer billing from the City will be to the owner of the complex and not to the individual
users.
❖ Option 2 The developer will construct a sewer system, including lift station and force main
as per the City's proposed Master Plan. The new lift station will serve this development as well
as future development along Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Oversize participation funds for
construction of the lift station and force main are available.
As part of the development agreement between the Melrose Apartments and the City, Melrose
Subdivision is responsible for improving Luther Street from Marion Pugh through the Melrose
development. The improvements include widening of the ROW and pavement section to major-
collector standards. Phase I, from Marion Pugh to the main entrance of Melrose, has been completed.
These improvements were constructed as a 36-feet pavement section with curb and gutter on the south
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side as required by the development agreement. Phase II, from the entrance of Melrose to the northeast
portion of this subdivision, ROW acquisition is still pending. The City is presently acquiring the
necessary ROW. The developer of Fairfield at Luther has agreed to complete Phase II of the Melrose
development agreement. Fairfield will enter into a private agreement with Melrose to be reimbursed for
these improvements. They will continue the extension of Luther to Harvey Mitchell. Street section for
Phase II and the Fairfield improvements will match the section in Phase I of Melrose. Oversize
participation will likely be requested for the street improvements.
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following condition: (the applicant agreed
to all of the following conditions)
➢ The PUE adjoining the Gorzycki property should be 20' wide.
➢ The PUE along Harvey Mitchell Parkway should be 10' wide.
➢ Sewer issues must be resolved prior to submittal of the Final Plat.
Mr. Paul Johnston, developer and applicant for Fairfield Residential, informed the Commission that he
concurred with all of staff recommendations and conditions.
Commissioner Parker moved to approve the preliminary plat with staff conditions. Commissioner
Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Update to the Commission of any new Minor or Amending Plats
approved by Staff.
Senior Planner McCully told the Commission that there were no minor plats approved at Staff level.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Discussion of future agenda items.
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Adjourn.
Commissioner Parker moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 4-0.
ATTEST:
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Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza
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