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Commission recommends approval of Flower Field subdivision, urges council review of Flower Field Road
Summary
The commission recommended approval of rezoning, preliminary plat and a conditional use permit for the Flower Field Plat (32 single-family lots and villas), while adding a recommendation that the City Council review potential improvements to Flower Field Road; neighbors raised concerns about traffic safety, wetlands, tree removal and impacts to private wells and schools.
The Blaine Planning Commission on Jan. 13 recommended that the City Council approve a three‑part land‑use application for a proposed subdivision called the Flower Field Plat: rezoning about 3.92 acres from single‑family (R1) to Development Flex (DF), preliminary plat approval to subdivide the site into 32 single‑family lots and outlots, and a conditional use permit to allow the proposed housing types. Commissioners also agreed to forward a recommendation asking the City Council to evaluate improvements to nearby Flower Field Road after hearing substantial neighborhood concern about roadway safety.
City staff (Sean) explained the project would include 18 single‑level villas and 14 single‑family homes, with lots ranging from approximately 6,250 to 20,000 square feet. Staff said the proposal yields about 2.56 units per acre, consistent with the city’s low‑density residential…
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