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Commission Advances Apartment and Data Center Plans

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Panel backs public works site and housing changes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended four actions supporting a future public works facility at Redford Crossing, including a preliminary plat, land-use changes, rezoning to Planned Unit Development, and development-stage approval. The recommendations, along with residential plan and zoning changes, are scheduled for City Council consideration on July 27, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Commission Advances Park Fees and Development Plans

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend changing subdivision rules to require per-unit land dedication and cash-in-lieu contributions for residential development, based on an updated park dedication study. It also recommended approvals for a drive-through coffee shop and cross-access permits, with revised conditions and additional parking coordination.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Planning panel backs several development changes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of multiple land-use and development requests, including changes supporting a proposed 24,000-square-foot motorsports retail facility and a restaurant on East 7th Street. It also recommended an amended Meadowbrook preliminary plat and found that acquiring 0.71 acres for a future public works facility and roadway improvements is consistent with the comprehensive plan.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Commission Reviews Estate Housing Standards

The Planning Commission continued reviewing estate-residential housing goals and standards, with no final amendment adopted. The discussion focused on a potential mismatch between the 2040 Vision + Plan, which allows up to 2 dwelling units per acre, and Residential Amenities zoning, which allows up to 2.7 gross units per acre.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Commission Advances Apartment and Data Center Plans

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a 96-unit Twin Pines Apartments project and three related development approvals, each by a 5-0 vote. It also unanimously recommended zoning changes to regulate data centers and technology campuses, including annual City approval of generator-testing schedules by January 15.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Data center rules remain under review

The Planning Commission and City Council did not adopt a data center ordinance at the workshop. They discussed revising the draft to address noise, hazardous waste, emergency and fire-service impacts, community communication, wetlands, watershed setbacks, and other development requirements.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Auto repair project advances after variance approval

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance for Rockstone Automotive’s service-bay doors and unanimously recommended approval of a major auto-repair conditional use permit. The permit recommendation was scheduled for City Council consideration on January 26, 2026.

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