Title
An appeal of the Planning Commission decision to approve the Archer Park Preliminary and Final Plat, dividing 4.7-acres into 7 single-family residential lots located at 10 El Encanto Drive.
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Lonna Thelen, Principal Planner, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director
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Summary:
Applicant: Richard Delesk
Owner: The Newport Company
Location: 10 El Encanto
This project includes an application for a preliminary and final plat for Archer Park to subdivide a 4.7 acre property into seven single-family lots. The site is located at 10 El Encanto Drive.
Previous Council Action:
On June 13, 2017, City Council voted to formally postpone this item to the June 27, 2017 meeting.
Background:
This application is for a preliminary and final plat with an administrative review threshold. The applicant for this project requested it be heard by City Planning Commission due to the neighborhood input received during the process and the potential for appeal to City Planning Commission. City Planning Commission heard this item in May and approved the project with a 7-1 vote. Urban Strategies, Inc appealed the project to City Council (EXHIBIT A)
The appellant has stated in his appeal statement that staff has misrepresented drainage issues, utility easement authority and density of the surrounding neighborhood. Staff has very thoroughly reviewed the preliminary and final plat documents to ensure City Code requirements have been met. In addition, a thorough review of the surrounding neighborhood was completed to ensure accurate assessments were made during internal review and at City Planning Commission. The staff report attached to this document outlines the issues relating to drainage, utilities and density. Please see the report and associated figures in preparation for the appeal discussion. Representatives from City Fire, City Utilities, City Engineering and City Planning will ...
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