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Commission approves two conditional-use permits for modest multifamily additions on Lakeview Lane and Blakeview Lane
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The Mitchell Planning and Zoning Commission approved two conditional-use permits allowing Cook Premier Properties to add multifamily units on separate parcels near Lakeview Lane and Blakeview Lane.
The Mitchell Planning and Zoning Commission approved two conditional-use permits for Cook Premier Properties (applications submitted by Van Busker Companies) to construct townhouse-style multifamily buildings on separate parcels on Lakeview Lane and an adjacent block.
Jordan Hefner of Van Busker Companies described the proposed buildings as ranch-style four-unit townhome buildings with two-stall garages and private driveways; the first application at 1517 Lakeview Lane would add four units to an existing parcel currently containing four units, increasing that parcel to eight units and triggering the conditional-use review. The second parcel (Blakeview Lane) would receive two new four‑unit buildings (eight units total), also as conditional uses.
Neighbors raised concerns about existing street conditions — no curb, no storm sewer, and narrow travel lanes — and suggested a future looped access or additional curb-and-gutter work to improve circulation and reduce conflicts. City staff (Joe) said there is no request yet to upgrade the street to curb-and-gutter standards and that typical practice is to require improvements only if a specific development action or issue warrants it; he noted that replacement beyond the existing roadway width could be subject to special assessment for property owners.
Commissioners discussed potential traffic and access improvements but approved the conditional-use permits. For the Lakeview Lane parcel (item 12) the roll call recorded yes votes from Osterlund, Scherz, Sunny, Dunkel and Ginslinger; the motion carried. The Blakeview Lane parcel (item 13) was approved by voice vote with no further roll-call detail recorded in the meeting notes.
Staff said final building permits, site plans and any required grading or drainage plans will be reviewed during the permit stage and that any curb-and-gutter improvements could be evaluated separately, including potential special assessments for work beyond the existing roadway width.
