The Planning Commission convened with eight of nine commissioners present, welcoming new member Scott Sealing. The primary focus of the evening was the approval of two rezoning requests (Stellar Apartments and Solomon's Porch Assisted Living) and the continuance of one item (Cedar Creek). The commission unanimously approved the rezoning for Stellar Apartments and Solomon's Porch, while the request for Cedar Creek was continued to a future date. Staff confirmed all items met city standards, except for specific buffer reductions supported by staff.
I would like to call tonight's meeting to order. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the library. Undervisible liberty justice. So we begin our meeting this evening. I'll take a moment to acknowledge that we have a quorum of planning commissioners present with eight of nine commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Breen unable to join us this evening. Also like to welcome our newest planning commissioner, Scott Sealing, to our his first meeting. So good to have you here, Mr. Sealing. Um before I get to that item in the agenda, just in case there's anyone in the audience, the public hearing on the Cedar Creek issue. There has been a continuance on that. We will not be discussing that when we get to that item in the agenda. So if you're here for that, um you're welcome to stay, but we won't be talking about it. So I want to thank everyone in the chamber for attending this evening's meeting. Planning commission meetings are an important part of the process for interpreting and applying the city's comprehensive plan and the unified development ordinance. It's important that our meetings are conducted with dignity and respect. That applies to every person in attendance. We strive to provide an atmosphere where the ideas and opinions of all participants are held in the highest regard. Finally, the actions of the issues we discuss here are ultimately under the responsibility of the city council. As a planning commission, we're here to help the councils, our elected representatives to be fully informed to make the best choices for our city. By statute, the planning commission strives not to engage with any party on the issues on our agenda prior to our meeting. Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or any other interaction, which we refer to as ex parte communication, commissioners will report that interaction when we reach that item on the agenda. We'll now move to the consent agenda. This evening we have four items on our consent agenda. Commissioners, do you need to pull any items for additional information or questions from staff? Uh seeing none, I will call for a motion on the item, please. Mr. Chair, I would move for the approval of the consent agenda. Thank you, Commissioner Brigida. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Chapman. All those in favor say aye. All opposed. That motion passes 8-0. This evening we had three originally scheduled public hearings. The first public hearing is the request for approval to rezoning for stellar apartments, which is located southeast of 133rd and Blackfoot Drive. Ms. Carrillo is with this evening to present the case. Yes, thank you. Welcome. All right. Thank you, Commissioner. Good evening. Emily Carillo, senior planner. As introduced, the following is a request for rezoning for and a preliminary site development plan for stellar apartments. The subject property is located in the vicinity of 135th and Black Bob Road, highlighted here on the screen. Just under 15 acres, the proposed multifamily development consists of eight apartment buildings that include amenities for a total of 280 residential units. The property was zoned to the C2 district in 1988.