Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NORTH PLATTE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON THE 23rd DAY OF JULY 2024 IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MEMBERS PRESENT: David Fudge, Emily Wurl, Angie Forbes, Kathleen Matthews, Glenn Van Velson, Kert McKeone MEMBERS ABSENT: Nelson Jett, Jeff Bain, Lee Davies (arrived at 5:31) STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Clark, Planning Administrator; Michelle Bain, Recording Secretary Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof, by posting in at least three places in the City as follows: North Platte Public Library, Lincoln County Courthouse, and City Hall offices. Notice of the meeting was given to the Chairman and all members of the Planning Commission. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Chairman and members of the Commission. All proceedings thereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Chair Fudge called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and stated a current copy of the open meetings act of Nebraska is posted at the back of the Council Chambers. 2. Matthews moved and McKeone seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 25, 2024. Voting Aye: Fudge, Wurl, Van Velson, Matthews, McKeone, Forbes. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Jett, Bain, Davies. Motion carried. 3. Public Hearing Discuss and consider action a resolution regarding the Midwest Land Development, LLC Redevelopment Plan Amendment 1 pursuant to Community Redevelopment Law on property described as Tracts B and C of North Platte Farms Subdivision of Lots 1 and 2 in Section Ten (10); Lots 5 and 6, the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N 1/2 SW 1/4) and the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 3, All in Township 13 North, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., in Lincoln County, Nebraska, together with adjoining accretion land; A tract of land in the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 3, Township 13 North, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., in Lincoln County, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Quarter of Tract B North Platte Farms Subdivision, thence easterly along the North line of Tracts B and C of said Subdivision, a distance of 1,389.2 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the North-South centerline of said Section 3, thence Northerly along said North-South centerline a distance of 54 feet, more or less, to a point which is 33 feet southerly from the centerpoint of said Section 3; thence westerly parallel with the East-West centerline, a distance of 1,389.2 feet, more or less, to the point of intersection with the West line of said Tract B extended; thence southerly to the point of beginning, That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska, which lies North of the South Platte River and South of the Industrial Park Third Subdivision of part of Section 3 and Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska between a point 200 feet West of the Suburban Spillway, and the East line of Tract C of North Platte Farms Subdivision of the South Half of Section 3 and the East Half of Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., in Lincoln County, Nebraska; said tract of land having been formerly described as follows: All that part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., 200 feet West of the Suburban Spillway south of irrigation ditch and north of South Platte River to east line of Tract C, North Platte Farms Subdivision, described as follows: Along narrow strip of land comprising approximately 10 acres adjoining Tract C of North Platte Farms Subdivision land in the South Half of Section 3 and the East Half of Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., in Lincoln County, Nebraska, on the east, commencing on the south bank of Suburban Irrigation Canal, thence south to north bank of South Platte River, thence east along north bank of South Platte River to a point 200 feet west of center of Suburban Irrigation spillway, thence north to said Suburban Irrigation Canal, thence west along said canal to place of beginning, which is north line; Tract B, North Platte Farms Subdivision; and Tract C, North Platte Subdivision, Block 3, in Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision to North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, Block 3, in Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision to North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska. East Francis from the existing East Francis Right-of-way starting at the southeast corner of Parcel ID 0030945.00, described as Opportunity Sub Blk 5, 0.41 Acres, East Francis from the future East Francis right of way with northwest starting easement point being located at the southeast corner of parcel 0021448.19, described as Industrial Park 6th Replat, Lot 5 2 4.28 A, and thence over and across part of parcel 0023612.00 and 0023924.00 with eastern terminus centered on East Golden Road. The easement for the future right of way shall be 100' in width. North Platte Planning July 23, 2024 Page - 2 Chair Fudge opened the public hearing. Judy stated that the City Planning Commission’s responsibility in the Redevelopment process is to take public comment on whether the real estate described is in conformance with the City of North Platte Comprehensive Plan and if the project meets or will meet subdivision and zoning regulations and is an overall fit for development of the city. The following statements should be considered and confirmed.  This property as presented is located in an area that has been declared blighted and substandard.  The property is in conformance with the current City of North Platte Comprehensive Plan  The project meets or will meet subdivision and zoning regulations.  That development of this property to its full potential is in the best interest of the City of North Platte and the entire region. The principal purpose of a comprehensive plan is to provide basic policies to guide the many activities of the city. It is used to help determine investment priorities and guide public and private development. At the same time, a comprehensive plan must be flexible in order to address changing conditions and respond to new situations that cannot be foreseen at the time of adoption. One goal of the current city Comprehensive Plan is to create sufficient housing stock to provide safe choices and options for types of units and by cost. Sufficient housing stock and options is obtained by:  Redeveloping underutilized land with a mix of land uses that encourage new housing options, neighborhood services, and a variety of transportation options (sidewalks, paths, trails, and roads)  Reducing the number of substandard housing units in the community.  Creating alternative housing options such as senior housing or low-to-moderate income housing.  Providing incentives such as density bonuses for redevelopment of areas with substandard housing stock into affordable, safe housing including housing programs that encourage construction of multi-family rental units.  Affirm and support fair housing practices in North Platte  Preparing for future growth by extending city infrastructure to areas targeted for development. As presented in the Redevelopment Plan, the Redevelopment Project will include installation of infrastructure, open space and a park, paving, water, sewer and storm water mains for development of a mixed use subdivision containing single family residential, multifamily residential, retail and industrial uses. The Redevelopment Area will be subdivided into eight construction phases over a period of eight years. This project will provide a mix of single family detached, rowhouses and apartments, commercial retail, service and industrial uses. The construction costs for single family detached, rowhouses and the apartment buildings qualify as TIF eligible for workforce housing as defined. The planned mix of buildings, subject to revision based on market demand, will include up to six separate apartment buildings with 52 apartments per building (312 Units), 105 townhomes and 405 single family detached homes. The retail/commercial parcel is estimated for up to 46,500 sf of retail or other commercial uses, industrial parcel may contain up to approximately 20 acres and the recreation area may contain up to approximately 72 acres. Planning Commission approved the original Midwest Land Development, LLC Redevelopment on February 27, 2024, with Council approval on March 5, 2024. Due to the large change in the proposed site (location of roads, removing multiple cul-de-sacs, increasing the number of dwelling units, change in location of multi-family structures, phasing of the project) it was determined that the project should come back through the process to approve the changes. Planning staff recommends approval of the Midwest Land Development, LLC Redevelopment Plan Amendment 1 and passage of the resolution. With approval of the land use amendment and rezoning, the redevelopment plan is in conformance with the North Platte Nebraska Comprehensive Plan 2011 and meets, or will meet, current City of North Platte Subdivision and Zoning Regulations. The property is located in an area that has been declared extremely blighted and substandard. This area is appropriate for single family and multi-family residential development with a mix of commercial and industrial uses. The mix of proposed dwelling units will provide the community with different housing options. With the proposed road improvements, the area will provide direct access to I-80 and Highway 30 without disrupting other residential areas of the community. The proposed development is a good fit for the area and for overall growth and development of the City of North Platte. Forbes moved and Davies seconded the motion to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Fudge, Wurl, Van Velson, Matthews, McKeone, Forbes, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Jett, Bain. Motion carried. McKeone stated he likes not having so many cul-de-sacs in the plans. North Platte Planning July 23, 2024 Page - 3 Forbes moved and Davies seconded the motion to approve the resolution recommending approval of the Midwest Land Development, LLC Redevelopment Plan Amendment 1 and approval of related actions. Voting Aye: Fudge, Wurl, Van Velson, Matthews, McKeone, Forbes, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Jett, Bain. Motion carried. 4. File No. SU24-013 Discuss and consider action on an application by KOW Council for preliminary and final approval of Fritz Farms First Subdivision located on property described as part of Tract B and part of Tract C of North Platte Farms Subdivision located in the south half of Section 3 and north half of Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska, together with adjoining accretion land. Judy stated that the subdivision will split the property into 54 lots as the first phase of development. Public utilities are not currently available to service the lots and will be extended at the developer’s expense. Planning Staff has no objection to the proposed subdivision. Davies moved and McKeone seconded the motion to make a recommendation to approve File No. SU24-013 preliminary and final approval of Fritz Farms First Subdivision. There was some discussion about whether the lots are large enough to be buildable lots. Voting Aye: Fudge, Wurl, Van Velson, Matthews, McKeone, Forbes, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Jett, Bain. Motion carried. 5. Old Business. There was no old business. 6. New Business. There was no new business. 7. Adjourn. Chair Fudge adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Bain Recording Secretary