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Planning panel recommends subdivision approvals

Published Aug 22, 2026

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May 5, 2026

Planning panel recommends subdivision approvals

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the Sherwood Pines 2nd Addition preliminary plat and a variance reducing required lot depths, and recommended approval of the Westside Commons 3rd Addition preliminary plat. Sherwood Pines would have three driveways to Flink Avenue, including one shared driveway.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Commission backs updated surfacing rules

The Planning Commission unanimously approved recommending City Code changes that would update surfacing requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial properties and clarify the definition of impervious surfaces. The Sherwood Pines 2nd Addition preliminary plat hearing was postponed to May 5, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Surfacing code changes remain under review

The Planning Commission appeared to favor a code option requiring hard-surfaced driveways and parking for commercial and industrial properties, while allowing gravel in side or rear yards on residential lots of 2 acres or less. Staff will return with revised language, including clearer definitions of acceptable surfaces, at a future meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Panel recommends townhome lot-width variance

The Planning Commission recommended allowing a 120-foot lot width for a proposed four-unit townhome development where 150 feet is normally required, subject to conditions. It also recommended the Hemingway Meadows minor subdivision, including wetland, park-dedication, grading, fee, and other approval requirements.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Fairway Field Subdivision Moves Forward

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the 13-lot Fairway Field residential subdivision and a variance allowing reduced lot depths in Block 2, with Lots 5, 6, and 7 required to be at least 200 feet deep.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Commission approves two property subdivisions

The Planning Commission approved two preliminary and final plat requests: Walker Hill Farm, which will divide a 39.74-acre property into three parcels, and North Branch Marketplace 3rd Addition, which will divide a 1.1-acre parcel into two lots and vacate an easement.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Beach Transport Proposal Remains Denied

The Planning Commission reviewed the previously denied Beach Transport requests for a variance, zoning text amendment, and conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 39777 Flink Ave. Commissioners discussed whether rezoning the area for industrial or flexible use could provide another path, but no rezoning approval was recorded.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

North Branch Approves Building Material Changes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a zoning text and design-overlay map change, adding insulated metal panels to permitted Class 2 building materials. The vote was 4-0.

1 min readMunicipal coverage