Discuss Trott Brook North Small Area Planning Framework

The purpose of this case is to provide very high-level policy direction pertaining to a potential development project north of Trott Brook, west of Nowthen Blvd, and east of Variolite St on the Makowksy Property. This is not a formal application nor official development review. The intent is to provide Staff will direction on key policy points to assist Staff in reviewing concepts with the Excelsior Group, the potential Developer. As is commonplace, there will be significant opportunities for ongoing public engagement throughout this process moving forward. 

A sketch plan for this site was previously seen by the City Council and Planning Commission. The Applicant requested 55, 65, and 75 foot wide lots, and the request was denied by the City Council. Staff and Developer are stepping back based on these discussions in order to obtain public input and policy direction to prepare a Concept Plan for further review. Staff and Developer have reached a point where policy direction is required before next steps can be taken. Staff notes that there has been significant public input to date.

No notification is required, but Staff did send emails to residents for those who were interested in the original Sketch Plan application to notify them of the regular meeting and what would be discussed. There has been significant public input to date via online workshop, written petitions, written comments, telephone communication, a formal public hearing on the Planning Commission agenda, as well as a meeting at the City Council where residents were able to speak.

Please see the attached draft policy framework.

Both the Property Owners and the Excelsior Group (the "Applicant") are hopeful in continuing conversations with the City on the Subject Property. At the request of the Developer and Property Owner, Whether to confirm existing City Council Direction or to recommend that the City Council consider an alternative Staff is bringing forward the attached policy framework and information from the Property Owners to facilitate a continued conversation about the appropriate Future Land Use. Staff would note that any  compromise solution would need to increase density transitioning and supports public park amenities and trail connections to adjacent neighborhoods.

The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with review.

Based on discussion. Staff's recommendation is to give clear policy direction on the points raised in the attached report. Staff desires that the record be clear that the purpose of tonight is to honor an ongoing dialogue at the request of the Property Owner. Nothing in this case should be interpreted as Staff attempting to bring forward a proposal inconsistent with previous City Council Direction.

No formal action is required. This meeting is meant for high level review, and to provide an update to the Planning Commission on the City Council decision and allow the Property Owner to provide feedback. Provide feedback on the non-binding policy document to encapsulate previous direction in a clear manner that can be saved on our records.