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Commission approves removal of zoning condition, clearing way for up to two additional homes at 4192 Logan Ave
Summary
The commission approved removing a 2020 condition that limited development to one additional home at 4192 Logan Avenue; approval is subject to conditions including future sewer/water hookups if extended and installation of a MUTCD‑approved directional sign on Logan Avenue.
The Planning Program and Zoning Commission voted Feb. 11 to remove a condition of zoning that had limited a parcel at 4192 Logan Avenue to a single additional home, allowing the applicant to split the property and potentially build two additional single‑family homes in the R‑2 (1 and 2 Family Residence) district.
City planning staff said the condition of zoning in question was part of a July 14, 2020 approval that limited the property to the existing house plus one additional home; the 2021 home has been built and the applicant requested removal of that condition to permit two additional homes on the remaining land. Staff reported the proposed lots meet R‑2 district requirements and that the future land‑use map designates the site as low‑density residential.
Staff recommended approval with conditions: (1) the new homes must connect to public sewer and water if those services are extended to the area in the future, and (2) an MUTCD‑approved directional sign must be installed on Logan Avenue to assist emergency responders. The city engineer asked that the applicant be aware that replatting and reconstruction beyond two single‑family homes could trigger stormwater detention or other engineering requirements; Jamie Knudson, city engineer, said no stormwater detention plan would be required for the addition of just one or two single‑family homes.
Applicant Gregory H. Stephan, who gave his address as 4192 Logan Avenue, said there is no immediate plan to build and that the request is intended to clear title and development options for future investment. Amanda Weber, a nearby resident at 105 East Big Rock Road, spoke during public comment expressing concern about additional homes behind her property and potential noise and light impacts; Stephan told the commission there was no intent to build immediately.
Commissioner Sjoberg moved to approve the request with the two staff conditions; Commissioner Doonan seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.
The approval requires the applicant to submit a preliminary plat before two homes can be constructed and leaves engineering and planning review in place for any future construction or changes to access.
