Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/05/2003

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The townhouse units meet or exceed townhouse size, setbacks, and structure height requirements established in the R.-2 District. The development is proposing a fe~v different townhouse styies, however all units will be constructed with vinyl siding and brick accents. The proposed exterior materials comply with City Code. The landscaping plan is generally acceptable provided that the plan is revised to include some additional plantings in order to comply with the number o.f required plantings established in City Code. Staff is also recommending that the species palette be revised to include a larger variety of plantings. As addressed in the preliminary plat case, the development is subject to density transitioning reqnirements. The R-2 Medium Density District also requires a 30-foot wide landscape bufferyard where a lower density development abuts a proposed higher density development. As noted in the review letter, the R~2 district screening and density transitioning requirements conflict with one another. City Staff and the Environmental Policy Task Force (EPTF) are currently reviewing the screening requirements established in City Code to provide for a more effective and efficient means of requiring additional plantings within the buffer corridor. Staff will be using density transitioning requirements to satisfy screening between a proposed higher density development abutting an existing lower density development. Recommendation: City Staff recommends site plan approval subject to compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated May 16, 2003. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council' approve the site plan contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated May 16, 2003. Motion to recommend the City Council den.y the proposed preliminary plat. Review Checldist: Community Development Director Principal Plmmer City Engineer PC 06/05/03 38