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Planning commission approves several sketch/preliminary/final plans and asks staff to draft RS2 zoning
Summary
The commission approved sketch-plan and preliminary approvals for Magnolia Acres and Shell Creek and granted bonded final plat approval for phases one and two of Clinton Commons; commissioners also directed staff to draft RS2 (single-family) zoning and requested plan-development standards for Bellacres/Bella Acres.
At its July 14 meeting the Clinton Planning Commission reviewed multiple development items and took several votes that advance projects toward construction and council review.
Magnolia Acres: A presenter described the sketch plan for a parcel zoned R3 adjacent to the rec center and Presbyterian Home. Commissioners asked for a traffic count and confirmation of lot sizes; a motion to approve the sketch plan "as presented" carried unanimously.
Bellacres (Bellacres/Bale Acres): Commissioners reviewed a sketch plan for land along Highway 56 previously zoned as a planned development but lacking attached standards. Several commissioners said standards or a more clearly defined plan development are required; the commission directed staff to develop plan-development standards or hold a workshop to define acceptable uses and design guidelines.
Shell Creek: The commission reviewed a preliminary plan reapproval for Shell Creek, noting the original preliminary approval had lapsed after two years. Staff reported no changes to the plan, that permits (DOT, stormwater, utility) were in hand, and that the project proposes roughly 135 lots. Commissioners reapproved the preliminary plan unanimously.
Clinton Commons: Representatives asked for bonded final plat approval for phases one and two. Staff confirmed water, sewer and utility infrastructure are in place or covered by performance bonds; public works and finance reviewed bonds and recommended approval. The commission approved the bonded final plat and associated bonds.
RS2 zoning: Responding to a City Council request, staff proposed drafting an RS2 zone (a single-family-only variant of RS3). Commissioners voted to have staff prepare a draft for the commission to review at a future meeting.
Next steps: For each approved item, staff will carry the approvals to City Council as necessary (annexation, final plat) or proceed with engineering and permitting; the commission also asked staff to return with draft RS2 language and plan-development standards for the Bellacres site.
