Planning Commission 04.16.2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Election of Planning Commission chair and vice chair

Approval of meeting minutes

Public comment on non-agenda items

Disposition of 23340 CE Street (Old City Hall)

St. Francis Apartments concept review

Votes (4)

Elect chair

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Elect Deb as vice chair

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Adopt agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Jon · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (3)

What if they're running late for school or they just don't want to walk around? Are they going to come running through our yards?
— Tina Carol

Apartment development impactConcern about children living in the proposed apartments trespassing on existing private property.

We will meet or exceed that requirement usually. We like trees too, and fencing if needed for protection of residents.
— Matt Alexander

Apartment landscaping and designResponding to questions about screening between the apartments and residential properties.

I don't think we need any more high density housing. I don't think it's in proportion to what we need here.
— Scott Ponet

Comprehensive plan and housing densityGeneral opposition to the high-density nature of the project.

People (13)

JessicaUnspecified

Assisted with roll call and meeting procedures.

McMullenCommissioner

Participated in roll call and voting.

BeckerCommissioner

Participated in roll call and voting.

SumanCommissioner

Participated in roll call and voting.

JennCommissioner

Participated in roll call and voting.

DebVice Chair

Elected as Vice Chair during the meeting.

JonCommissioner

Moved to adopt the agenda.

Tina CarolResident

Raised concerns regarding water bills, garbage, property values, and child safety.

Mike PowellResident

Raised concerns regarding traffic congestion, EMS access, and overdevelopment.

Matt AlexanderOwner

Presented the St. Francis Apartments concept and answered commissioner questions.

Scott PonetResident

Raised concerns about traffic flow, public safety, and neighborhood character.

Maria StroyerResident

Raised concerns regarding stormwater runoff, flooding, and safety of the retention pond.

Sandra ShearResident

Asked about land ownership and the financial burden of infrastructure on existing residents.

Places Mentioned

St. Francis23045 Ambassador BoulevardBridge StreetAmbassador BoulevardButterfield Drive23340 CE Street (Old City Hall)2311 Butterfield Drive Northwest23169 Ambassador Boulevard22957 Northwest River Boulevard

Events & Meetings (1)

April 16th, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting

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