Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/2002

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16 Preliminary Plat Review: Villas at Meadow Point -Tkugust 20, 2002 Page 2 of 5 Density: The preliminary plat contains 23.36 acres. Of that amount, 0.7 acres are wetlands. The net density of the property is 1.8 units per acre. If the:'Outlots are factored out (8.6 acres), the density will be 3.12 units per acre. It is the City's understanding that the outlots are proposed to be developed in the future. With the R~2 Zoning District regnlations, the prope~y shown in the preliminary plat (including the outlots when developed) cannot, exceed 7 units per net acre). Lots: The R-2 Zoning District does not have a minimum lot size for townhouse units. However, the R-2 District does require certain setbacks. All structures must be setback 30 feet from the e>aerior boundary line. It appears that ali of the townhouse units meet this requirement. Under the R-2 District, townhouses must be setback 25 feet from the public right-of-way and 25 feet from t-he edge of curb of the private street.-It appears that all townhouse units meet the setback from the public street. Howeveq several lots having access on private streets appear not to meet the setback requirements nor the minimum driveway width. Specifically, Lots 9 and 10, Block 1 and Lots 9 and t0, Block 3 appear to be deficient. These units 'will need to be reconfigured or eliminated from the plat. The single-family lots meet all of the dimensional requirements required by City Ordinances. Open Space: Under City Ordinances, townhome developments shall have a minimum of 40% of the development property as open space for the enjoyment of its residents. Qualifying areas include gassed lawns, landscaped areas, gardens, natural areas, landscape rock, mulch, wetlands, and ponding areas. Of the 40% open space, 10% of the open space is required to be grouped together in a way that is easily identifiable. You have indicated that in a future phase, you will be constructing a community building that will serve the residents of this development. The City will count this as meeting the 10% common space requirement. However, if the community building is not built, you will be responsible for creating the required common space in future phases. Landscaping: The R-2 Zoning District requires e,-ctensive landscaping for townhouse developments. The landscaping plan will be reviewed as part 0f the site plan process. Please contact City Staff for details on the landscaping requirements. Tree Protection Plan: You have submitted a tree protection plan. Currently the City has no ordinances governing tree preservation. However, it is a issue of great interest to'the community. A task force has been set up to prepare an ordinance governing tree preservation. At this time, the plan appears to be generally acceptable, but the City would encourage you to work closely with City Staff to identify additional areas for tree protection. Please contact City Staff so that this matter can be discussed more. Streets: The plat proposes public street access to County Road 57 and Alpine Drive (formerly 153~ Ave.), a city mun/cipal state aide road. Additionally, public streets have been stubbed to the adjacent property lines on the north, east, and west boundaries to provide furore access to these properties should they desire to develop in the future. ®1 I I