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Brainerd planning commission approves final plat and PUD for 176‑unit Voyager Heights project
Summary
The Brainerd Planning Commission approved a final plat and planned unit development for Voyager Heights, a proposed 176‑unit apartment complex. Staff described drainage, landscaping and utility updates; the project will go to City Council for final action on Feb. 2.
The Brainerd Planning Commission voted to approve a final plat and a planned unit development (PUD) for Voyager Heights, a proposed 176‑unit apartment complex, after staff summarized design changes and mitigation measures.
"Keepers has submitted applications for a final plat and a planned unit development final plan for a proposed 176 unit apartment complex," planning staff member James said, noting the developer moved stormwater infiltration ponds outside a wetland area and provided a revised tree‑removal and landscape plan that preserves a significant western buffer. James also said Out Lot B will be conveyed to the city and will house a lift station and retain wetland vegetation as a buffer.
Commissioners asked about the practical effects of conveying Out Lot B and whether the developer proposed a conservation easement for adjacent woodlands. James said the lift station was the reason the developer proposed giving the outlot to the city and that staff was not recommending a permanent conservation easement at this phase, leaving future development of Out Lot A subject to replatting and additional approvals.
A commissioner moved to approve the final plat and the motion was seconded; the commission approved the motion by voice vote. The commission subsequently moved and approved the final PUD by voice vote as well. The chair confirmed both approvals were granted.
James told the commission the project materials will go to the Brainerd City Council at its next meeting on Feb. 2, when the council will consider the final plat, the final PUD and the development agreement.
The commission's approval does not remove later council review or permit requirements; staff said some utility upsizing and other infrastructure work will be required before future phases proceed.
