Planning Commission approves Cedar Ridge replat to add seven duplex lots

The Eudora Planning Commission approved combined preliminary and final plats for the Cedar Ridge replat (PP-26-002 / FP-26-002) on property generally located in the 700 blocks of Cherry, Walnut and Spruce Streets.

City Planner Kyle Kobe presented the application submitted by Core Development and said northern and western portions of the tract will return to the City of Eudora. Kobe said that "no issues have been flagged at this time" regarding the nearby floodplain but added that any structures proposed in a cautionary area would prompt further review. Resident Beth Nordlie, who owns property east of the subject plat, asked for clarification about planned uses; the applicant clarified there will be one duplex on each of seven parcels, "for a total of 14 dwellings."

Commissioners Pat Jankowski and Chair Grant Martin stated they believe the plat is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and infill goals. After discussion, the commission approved the plats subject to the conditions in the staff report. The motion was made by Commissioner Pat Jankowski, seconded by Commissioner Lewis Cox, and passed 4–0–0.

The approval allows the developer to proceed to the steps required by the conditions listed in staff recommendations; the staff report lists specific technical conditions (stormwater, easements and standard platting requirements) that the commission made part of the approval. The commission did not amend the number of units; the layout as clarified at the hearing remains one duplex per proposed parcel.

The next procedural step is for the developer to satisfy the listed plat conditions and coordinate with city staff and any necessary outside reviews before building permits are issued. Planning staff will monitor any future requests that involve structures in cautionary floodplain areas and return them to the commission if additional review is required.