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Commission recommends annexation and land-use change for Nona Townhomes; one vote opposed on related CPA
Summary
The commission recommended annexation (ANX24-6; ordinance 2025-12) and a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 24-0009; ordinance 2025-13) for 17.64 acres known as Nona Townhomes; annexation and the CPA were recommended, with the CPA recorded as passing 4-1 on a show of hands with Member Russell Alexander recorded in opposition.
The St. Cloud Planning Commission recommended approval of annexation and a comprehensive plan amendment for a 17.64-acre site called Nona Townhomes.
Ralph Keith, associate planner, described the request as an annexation (ANX24-6; ordinance 2025-12) and a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 24-0009; ordinance 2025-13) proposing a city future land use of medium-density residential. Keith said the proposal is compatible with surrounding uses, that the top parcel is being annexed while three parcels are already in city limits, and that staff reviewed the project and recommended approval.
Applicant representative identified themselves as Cameron Bridal and answered commissioner questions about adjacent development, access and road improvements. The applicant said the Exchange Apartments project to the south has an approved STP that includes improvements to Puffin Road; if the Nona Townhomes project moves forward before that other work starts, the townhome developer would be required to construct Puffin Road adjacent to the site. Commissioners pressed staff and the applicant on access, including whether Puffin Road would be completed between Lillian Lee Road and SR 192 and on potential ties into adjacent developments.
The annexation motion (ordinance 2025-12) was recommended for approval based on the 16 findings in the Land Development Code and passed by voice vote with no opposition. A separate motion to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment (ordinance 2025-13) passed by recorded show of hands 4-1; the meeting record shows Member Russell Alexander voted no.
Staff noted that timing and sequencing of Puffin Road improvements depend on multiple developments and required transportation studies; the commission recorded no additional conditions to either recommendation.
