Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/25/2003 - Special Meeting

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CASE #: ~ REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW OF TOWN CENTER GARDENS, CASE OF BRIGHTKEYS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION By: Patrick Trndgeon, AICP, Principal Planner Background: Brightkeys Development Corp. has submitted a revised site plan for the development of a townhouse subdivision. The property is generally located in the northwest comer of County Road 56 (Ramsey Blvd.) and County Road 116 (Industry Blvd.). The total development site consists of 51.91 acres and Brightkeys is proposing to develop a first phase of 156 townhomes on 23.12 net acres. At the June 5, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed a site plan showing 152 townhome units. After discussion about the proposed layout, the Planning Commission tabled action on the plat in order for the applicant to change' the layout of some of the units and to address the City Engineer's comments. The following items are enclosed for your review: a) b) c) d) e) Site location map Site Plan Revised June 13, 2003 Architectural Elevations Color photos of"new urbanist" style units City Staff Review Letter dated May 30, 2003, Revised June 23, 2003 Notification: State statute does not require notification of site plans. However, property owners within 700 feet of the subject property were notified of the public hearing for the prelimina..ry plat. Observations: The subject property is zoned R-2 Medium Density Residential Which allows for townhome developments up to 7 units per net acre. The net area (exclusive of wetlands in the development portion and major road right-of-way) of the development is 23.12 acres in size, which results in a net density of 6.75 units per acre. The proposed development complies with City Code. The preliminary plat is proposing to develop a total of 156 townhomes; 6 eight-unit buildings (back to back), 3 eight-unit buildings (rowhouse style), 7 six-unit buildings (rowhouse style), and. 7 six-unit building (new urbanist style). 17