Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/01/2000

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Sketch Plan Review: Bulow Property Page 2 of 2 January 28, 2000 o 4 also give the City the opportunity to address site improvements and architectural standards related to the detached townhomes and twinhomes Densi _ty: The subject property is 15.75 acres in size and the draft Comprehensive Plan allows up to 15 units per acre in high density residential areas. The sketch plan identifies a total of 236 townhomes and apartment units which equates to a density of 15 units per acre. In Staff's opinion, the use of detached townhomes adjacent to the single family homes in the Flintwood PUD meets the intent of the high density residential language in the draft Comprehensive Plan. That section states that when there is existing single family housing, the high density residential plan shall have detached single family lots abutting the existing single family lots. Street Access: Barium and Argon Streets are proposed to be extended south into the plat and continue through to Dysprosium Street, which then feeds into County Road #116. Consideration should be given to the feasibility of aligning the access onto Dysprosium Street N.W. with the access to Flintwood Hills 5th Addition on the west side of Dysprosim-n. The interior of the townhome area is proposed to be served by a private street. Performance Standards: The PUD ordinance will establish appropriate performance standards relating to setbacks, lot coverage, landscaping, parking, screening, architectural standards, minimum floor areas, etc. Grading and Drainage: A grading and drainage plan is required for preliminary plat approval. Traffic Generation Analysis: The City Charter requires an analysis of the traffic projections. City Staff will forward a copy of the preliminary plat to the consultant of choice for this report. Utilities and Water Usage: The development will be served by municipal water and sanitary sewer.