2021-03-24 CC & Closed WS Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 24, 2021 b. Preliminary Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development Administrator Statz stated that this project is back in front of the Council after three years. Previously, the Council had approved the plat and rezoning and that plan is what is once again being proposed. He noted that they did not record the plat or approve/record a Developer’s Agreement, PUD, or CUP. He explained that those items have essentially started over because they become invalidated after one year. There was a public hearing held at the Planning and Zoning Commission earlier this month where this was unanimously approved. The plans are for 24 detached townhomes that are slab on grade, with public road and public right of way as well as a PUD that allows variances to setbacks and lot dimensions in exchange for a development that adds value and is properly positioned to take advantage of the usable land while protecting the natural resources. He noted that the idea of using a PUD in this case is to realize a better use of land that would otherwise be difficult to develop. He stated that there is a proposed trail connection to Brian Drive as well with portions paved and portions as a boardwalk that go over th the wetland area. They are also proposing a southbound right turn lane on 20Avenue. Council Member Lakso stated that she thinks this sounds like it will be the best use of the land. She stated that without basements she would expect there will be no water issues and feels this may provide a good mix of things for the City. Council Member Koski asked how they figured out where the trail access would go. Administrator Statz gave an overview of the proposed trail connection and noted that the boardwalk will be maintained by the HOA and be a public trail, not private. Council Member Mosher stated that he thought from a previous Planning and Zoning discussion that there was a different number of homes. Administrator Statz noted that there was a concept that showed 18 homes early on in the process. Council Member King stated that he had tried to watch most of the Planning and Zoning meeting. He asked about the drainage and utility easements and asked how vehicles will be able to get access to these easements because everything looks so close. Administrator Statz stated that he had neglected to include the grading plan in the Council packet. He stated that this was discussed the last time around and there were some revisions made to the original application and layout for this purpose. He explained that it can be accessed between Lots 16 and 17. He stated that this area was widened enough that they can get a truck or backhoe in there Council Member King confirmed that it is just wetland to west. Administrator Statz stated that is standing water and has a DNR number, but noted that there is also additional wetland around it. The Council discussed drainage, the holding pond, the drainage and utility easement locations. Page 5 of 9