The Planning Commission convened on January 12, 2026, with eight of nine commissioners present (Commissioner Corcorn was absent). The meeting focused on two public hearings regarding the Solomon's Porch assisted living facility plat and the rezoning of 62.5 acres near Cedar Creek Parkway, followed by updates on the community's new Comprehensive Plan.
Solomon's Porch (FP 25-0040): A public hearing was held for a final plat and vacation of a utility easement to accommodate a 19,000 square foot assisted living facility at Indian Creek Parkway and Merlin Road. Staff recommended approval with a stipulation that the application be considered by City Council on February 3, 2026. No public speakers appeared for this item. Commissioner Tronis inquired if future plans would be reviewed by staff;
Cedar Creek Rezoning (RZ 25-0017): A public hearing was held to rezone 62.5 acres of unplatted land from County Rural and Community Commercial (C2) districts to the CC (Cedar Creek) Zoning District.
Note: The transcript contains minor spelling variations for names (e.g., "Corcorn," "Toronas," "Teronas," "Breen," "Brigida") which were standardized for clarity in this summary.
I would like to call tonight's meeting to order. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance. For which it stands. One nation under God. Indivisible Liberty and Justice Strong. As 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 Corcorn is out of the country and absent this evening. We'll be missing him. Thanks 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 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 on the issues we discuss are ultimately under the responsibility of the City Council. As a planning commission, we're here to help the council as our elected representatives to be fully informed to make the best choices for our city. By statute, Planning Commission strives not to engage with any party on the issues on our agenda prior to the 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 the consent agenda. Commissioners, do you need anything pulled for additional information or questions of staff? Seeing none, I'll call for a motion on the consent agenda. Chair, make a motion that we approve the consent agenda as listed. Thank you, Commissioner Tronis. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Chapman. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. That motion passes 8-0. Move on to our regular business now, a regular agenda. We have two scheduled public hearings. The first public hearing is a request for approval of a plat with a vacation for Solomon's porch at Indian Creek Parkway and Merlin Road. Ms. Vandeveld will present the case this evening. Welcome, Taylor. All right. Good evening, Commissioners. Uh Taylor Vandevelde, Planner 2, as introduced. The following is a request for final plat with a vacation of a utility easement, which requires a public hearing. The property is located southeast of Merlin and 127th, specifically at Indian Creek Parkway. The area outlined in red is the replotted area for Solomon's porch, which will is proposed to construct a 19,000 square foot assisted living facility. The plot will establish one lot and one track for a stormwater detention area as well as uh dedicate public easements and vacate one waterline easement shaded in blue, which will be rededicated and relocated, which is shaded in orange to accommodate a relocated fire hydrant for the proposed project. All public notification requirements were met, and staff did receive three uh uh public correspondence from the public and adjacent property owners. Staff responded and explained the location of the utility easement as well as the process for vacations. Staff does recommend approval of FP 25-0040 with the following stipulation. This application will be considered at the February 3rd, 2026 City Council meeting. I am available for questions, and this concludes my presentation. Thank you.