Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/05/2014

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Review File: COUNTRY CLUB HILLS. Major Plat Preliminary Plat Request Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Review Page 2 of 5 basement proposed, staff has concerns on the specific lots. The applicant shall provide more specific detail on house pad and ability to add a deck, patio or other similar structures on the following lots: 1) Lots 3-5; 20 and 30, Block 3; 2) Lot 6, Block 2; 3) Lots 5-12; 16 Block 4; 4) All lots along the southern edge abutting the conservation easement and wetlands. For those lots that will not have enough rear yard for accessory structure, deck, or addition the Applicant shall provide sales documentation that will be provided to these buyers disclosing the fact that certain lots will be limited in ability for a room addition, deck, etc. This communication helps future buyers understand what can and cannot be constructed on the property. Additionally, City Staff desires to discuss potential wetland mitigation opportunities for certain lots in order to create more conducive buildable pads and creating other, higher quality wetlands in other areas. Landscaping: Two trees per dwelling unit are required. Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of one (1) inch caliper and evergreen trees shall be at least five (5) feet in height. While it appears generally that each lot will have two (2) trees planted, many of them indicate that one tree will be planted in the rear year. Each lot shall have two (2) front yard trees. Please update the landscape plan to include two trees in the front yard. • An alternative to Silver Maple should be utilized due to that species tendency to produce surface roots. • A planting detail must be included with the landscape plan (another option is to incorporate the City's tree planting detail). At a minimum, it should state: o Planting depth shall be such that the Pt set of primary roots is at finished grade o Only prune out dead/broken/deformed branches at time of installation o Removal of upper portion of wire basket and burlap after being placed in planting hole if using B & B stock. o 2-4 inches of wood chip mulch shall be included around all trees. Mulch shall not be piled against the trunk of trees. Density Transitioning: The proposed plat is adjacent to an existing larger lot residential neighborhood. These abutting lots are zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) so density transitioning, as required by the ordinance, does not apply as the zoning districts are similar. However, as the existing lots are of a different size and character, some transition should be considered. This site benefits from an existing wetland complex along the entire east property line. This area will serve as a transition to adjoining development. Additionally, the Applicant has proposed a conservation easement that was proposed with the original Sweetbay Ridge along the south property line. This easement would extend along the entire southern property line. The Conservation Easement would maintain the existing vegetative buffer and transition area