Planning Commission Meeting Date: February 15, 2024
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
Jake Reilly, Community Development Director
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Staff Updates.
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Action Requested:
The Planning Commission is asked to hear updates from staff.
Summary Report:
1. Southbridge HRA-owned property - The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) entered into a memorandum of understanding with Northcountry Cooperative Foundation (NCF) in November, 2023 in order for NCF to complete due diligence items associated with a potential single-family home development proposed to be built on remaining land in the Southbridge neighborhood. The update provided by NCF to the HRA board for the February 1, 2024 regular meeting of the HRA is attached.
Of note: the community meeting in the Southbridge neighborhood, at the High School's Lower Cafeteria, is now set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The community event will include a brief presentation from City staff, followed by facilitated conversations at tables. Facilitation will take place in English and Spanish. Youth-appropriate activities will be available but no childcare is provided.
2. Bridge Square - The consultants presented the 60% plans and the Phase I Archaeological Study to the HPC on Dec. 6, 2023. The HPC gave feedback on the plans and staff submitted the plans to the SHPO for their comments on Dec. 11, 2023. Staff missed submitting the updated Phase I Archaeological Study, but has since sent the updated document for final comments on that piece of the overall project. Attached are the SHPOs comments based on the 60% plans.
3. Ames Mill Dam - The City Council gave staff direction to explore Option 3 of the report. Staff is coordinating with Barr Engineering and Post to discuss next steps.
4. Trunk Highway (TH) 246 Corridor Study - The corridor study has been underway for several months. Bolton & Menk presented the corridor options to the Northfield Transportation...
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