Agenda - Council - 09/26/2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

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-250— from R - 2 and the west portion of the site is wetland and park. The southern portion of the site is existing single - family homes, and the density proposed in that portion of the plat conforms to the low - density residential land use designation. Staff has some concerns with the recently submitted building elevations, and is working with the developer to resolve these. concerns. Provision of a Wider Range of Housing Types, Prices Ranges, and Styles The proposed development provides more variety than a typical single - family or attached townhome development. The styles of the homes will vary as well. It is unclear whether this development will offer a wide array of price ranges. Public Amenities and Open Spaces The proposed development offers 50% private open space in addition to the 6 -acre wetland preservation area. The site also offers 36% of its space for active common yard space for recreation. The plat proposes to develop multiple trail connections throughout the parcel and offers public access to the existing wetland. This development exceeds City Code requirements for the provision of pedestrian walkways and active and passive green space. Preservation of Natural Amenities and Scenic Qualities The proposed development is planning to preserve 63% of the existing tree cover. The wetland is buffered, as required by City Code and amenities are proposed such as picnic areas and gazeboes overlooking the wetland. The scenic qualities of the wetland and park area will be emphasized by the wetland buffer. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning, based on the proposed findings included in your packet. The negative findings are: that the proposed development, as revised, is not compatible with surrounding land uses; that the proposed development will impose undue burden on public. services and facilities, including fire and police protection, schools, streets, water systems, sanitary sewer systems and storm sewer systems; and that the proposed development is not designed in such a way as to form a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries, and also will be detrimental to future land uses in the surrounding areas. Based on analysis of the criteria for rezoning to Planned Unit Development and given the revisions made by the developer to mitigate the traffic concerns expressed by the City Council