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Density Transitioning: Under the City Code, density transitioning is typically required from a proposed <br />R-2 Residential District Development to and existing R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) District (single <br />family detached homes with well and septic). This would include 45 feet of buffer in a typical situation. <br />However, the City Code also provides flexibility to the density transitioning requirements when abutting a <br />Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. In this case, the homes to the north are part of a live -work' <br />PUD that allows for commercial uses in the rear yards. Additionally, each home to the north also has <br />significant wetlands (unbuildable) on the south portion of the lots. Staff is supportive of flexible density <br />transitioning requirements per previous direction of the Planning Commission and City Council. The <br />applicant has proposed 20 feet, the required rear yard setback, on the northern property line abutting the <br />PUD. A 30 foot buffer seems to be a reasonable compromise, but staff would be open to the 20 foot <br />setback requirement if the applicant would be open to higher architectural standards, including but not <br />limited to: <br />• Public street facing improvements for homes on south portion of lot (abutting 147th Ln) including <br />front porch, door, and typical "front of home" look <br />• Required porches of at least 48 square feet on the front of homes <br />• Inclusion of stone or other high quality materials <br />City Staff would like feedback from the Planning Commission on this requirement. <br />Landscaping: See Landscape Report under separate cover. <br />Sheet Notes <br />Street Plan <br />Included — C Sheets <br />Utility Plan <br />Included — C401LDP007 <br />Landscape Plan <br />Included <br />L701LDP007 <br />L101LDP007 <br />Grading Plan <br />C301LDP007 <br />Pre Plat Sheet <br />C201LDP007 <br />