02 05 26 Planning Commission Meeting

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Votes (2)

Amend the agenda to add TIF financing resolution and public hearing

Passed4-0

Moved by Adam · Seconded by Nick

Accept meeting minutes from September 4th and December 4th, 2025

Passed4-0

Moved by David · Seconded by Adam

This particular development... is something that the city has been working on for over 20 years.
— Mark

Project historyDiscussing the historical timeline of the downtown block redevelopment.

The density... at about 59 units per acre... is beyond the 20 to 40 units... however, [we] had a rational basis for making a determination.
— Mark

Comprehensive plan consistencyAddressing concerns about density requirements in the comprehensive plan.

We've never tried to apply [fenestration] standards to a residential project within our downtown, but they would be difficult to meet.
— Mark

Design standardsExplaining why the 60% fenestration standard for retail is being waived for residential.

MarkCity Planner

Expert witness/staff member explaining the 20-year history of the site and current proposal details.

Matt AlexanderNorthshore Development

Lead developer working with the city on the downtown redevelopment project.

AdamCommissioner

Provided the motion to amend the agenda and seconded meeting minutes.

DavidCommissioner

Proposed the motion to accept meeting minutes.

NickCommissioner

Seconded the motion to amend the agenda.

Intersection of Main Street and Maple AvenueHighway 12 corridorBud StreetMaple Plane downtown district

TIF Resolution

Resolution considering planning commission approval for tax increment financing for the downtown redevelopment project.