2025-10-09 CC & Closed Exec. Session Minutes - (Approved)

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City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 City Planner Fuerst reviewed a PowerPoint, noting that the City received an application for a rezoning st request and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the property located at 7181 - 21 Avenue. The request is to rezone the property from B-2 Commercial to R-3. Equinox Development, LLC is proposing a multi- unit, townhome development project at this location. Planner Fuerst stated that a public hearing was held at the September 2, 2025, P & Z meeting and they recommended approval of the rezone and Comprehensive Plan amendment. City Planner Fuerst reviewed tax impacts with the proposed project vs. a commercial project. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the height of the building(s), no Homeowners Association as the buildings were rental units, maintaining of the streets and responsibilities, private driveways being maintained by the property management company, the difference in tax revenue between commercial and residential development, that the proposed development did not support the goals of relieving residents of some tax burden, the desire to see senior development, that the development would require a Planned Unit Development application, the location was a good site for rental units, Equinox Development’s feeling that there has not been enough interest in the parcel being zoned Commercial for the past several years, traffic counts not generating interest from Commercial developers, desire to see higher density on the parcel, concerns for trail connectivity and that the project meets the city guidelines. Mayor Golden read an email that was received in opposition of the project on October 8, 2025. Ms. Terese Robinson, 2106 Ada Drive, Lino Lakes, stated that in the past she has represented both Lino Lakes and Centerville residents regarding previous proposals for development on the parcel. She stated that the mailing for public hearing only gave them several days of notice and that she felt rental house was not in the best interest of the city. Ms. Robinson stated that she would like a traffic study as she believes that the traffic count is higher than expected/anticipated. She also questioned the impact on schools and emergency services with the proposed project. Ms. Robinson also stated that she believed that the plans should be finalized before the modifications to the existing zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. a) Ordinance #143, Second Series Amendment to City Code Rezoning From B-2 to R-3 (Second Reading) Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios to Adopt Ordinance #143, Second Series Amendment to City Code Rezoning from B-2 to R-3. All in favor. Motion carried. b) Resolution 25-0XX – Amending the Comprehensive Plan to Reflect Rezoning from B-2 to R-3 Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios to Adopt Resolution 25-033 – Amending the Comprehensive Plan to Reflect Rezoning from B-2 to R-as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 6