Workshop Item - Sheila Sellman, City Planner
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Meadowland Estates West Townhomes
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Background
In May 2022 the Council approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Meadowland Estates West for 16 single-family lots and standards with two existing homes in a DF (Development Flex) zoning district. The CUP specifically allows for detached single family homes. The site has an existing Comprehensive Land Use Designation of LDR (Low Density Residential) which allows a density of 2.5 to 6 units an acre for single family development (townhomes and quad homes are not a permitted use in under this designation).
The developer is interested in redoing the plat to create a 28-unit, townhome/quad home attached housing development rather than the single family that the CUP was approved for. To change to a townhouse/quad home product, a comprehensive plan amendment is necessary. The change would be from LDR to LDR-MDR (Low Density Residential-Medium Density Residential) as this designation allows for townhomes/quad homes with a density of 2.5-12 units an acre. If the proposal was to move forward, a CUP amendment, comprehensive plan amendment and new preliminary plat approvals will be necessary.
Based on previous feedback from the city council, any project that requires a comprehensive plan amendment requires review by the city council at a workshop.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is seeking feedback from the Council on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment from LDR to LDR-MDR and to provide any additional feedback to the developer.
Attachment List
Meadowlands West Concept Plan
Original approval