Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/13/2003

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The sketch plan is proposing to cons~ruc~ private street~ throughout the enfir~ residential development. The building entrances wiE ~ont onto a 28 foot ~de private s~e~t. ~e 2g-foot p~vate s~eet will be ufitized for v~kor p~ng ~d ~ont e~ce to ~e unit. Ci~ Code pe~B 28- fbor ~de private ~eeB ~ 'bng ~ p~king is restricted to one side. The development is also proposing 20-foot wide private streets or "alleyways" throug_hofit the project ares. The alleyways will be located along the rear side of the structure and will provide owner access to the garage enrranc~ of the unit. City. Code does not address the proposed 20-foot wide private stree~ C~ Code requires at least one main thoroughfare throu~_2a the development to be dedicated as a pubIic street. Staff is recommending that the sketch plan be revised to include a combination of public and private streets. The R-3 district requires a 25-foot building setback along private streets. The units are setback from the private streets ranging fi-om 20 - 28 feet. In general the fl-ont yard setback (faces the 2g-foot wide pnvaze street) is 28 feet and the rear yard setback (faces the 20- foot w/de alleyways) is 20 feet In severs2 cases the private streets exceed private street leng'dn restrictions outlined in the R-3 district. The proposed setback and private street 'width and len~h deviations will need to be addressed by the Planmng Commission and City, Council. A detailed drainage and g-raring plan will be addressed during the preliminary, ptar process. The ~roject is subiect to the review and pe=nirting process of the Lower Rum Privet Watershed Management Organization (~40). The Park and tLecreation Commission will review the sketch plan at their November meeting for recommendations on park dedication and trail ali_m-nment. Reeommendntion: The development desarts from the normal CiE/ standards fbr street width, length, and unit setbacks. The proximately of units, use of sidewalks and alleyways, and architectural treatments gives the development an elegant and quaint feel. The development proposal contains elements of new urbanist philosophy that emphasize pedesrrlan scale and sense of community.. Given the 31