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Commission recommends approval for Centra Subdivision annexation, rezone and preliminary plat
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of annexation, rezoning and a preliminary plat for the 10‑acre Centra Subdivision (Drake Investments LLC), preserving a Tudor‑revival house and requiring an arborist report during design review.
The Planning & Zoning Commission on a voice vote recommended approval of an annexation, rezone and preliminary plat for the Centra Subdivision, a proposed 10‑acre development at 2257 North Park Lane presented by Natalie Johnson on behalf of Drake Investments LLC. Johnson told the commission the plan calls for eight single‑family residential lots, two common lots and preservation of an existing historic home on Lot 4. “I am standing up here this evening to present on behalf of Drake Investments LLC,” Johnson said during her presentation.
Planning staff summarized the application and recommended conditions of approval, noting the site’s designation as neighborhood residential and that the parcel falls within the village planning area. “The application is proposing 8 residential lots and 2 common lots with an overall density of 0.83 dwelling units per acre,” staff planner Andrew Glaspell said, and noted that Park Lane has been reclassified by ACHD as a minor arterial; staff said they would correct the staff report to reflect that change.
Neighbors raised questions about the health and future of a row of mature willow trees that are irrigated by flood irrigation and border existing properties. John Conde, whose property shares the southern margin, warned that “when this gets developed, that flood irrigation will no longer be there,” and asked who would pay for tree removal and potential irrigation repairs. The applicant’s engineer said an arborist report will be produced prior to design review and that the owner is considering fencing as part of mitigation.
Commissioners praised the developer’s outreach and the reduction in density from an earlier proposal, and emphasized preservation of the historic house listed on EGLE’s register. Commissioner McCauley moved to recommend approval subject to the standard and site‑specific conditions in the packet; the motion was seconded and the commission voted in favor. The recommendation advances the application to City Council for final action.
Next steps: staff will correct the draft findings to note Park Lane’s classification and the design review submittal will need to include an arborist report and comply with the conditions referenced in the staff packet.
