Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/29/2002

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Preliminary Plat Review: Villas at Mea¢ow Point August 20, 2002 Page~ ~ of 5 6~ Density: The preliminary plat contains 23.36 acres. Of that amount, 0.7 acres are wetlands. The net density of the property is 1.8 units per acre. If the:Outlots are factored out (8.6 acres), the'density will be 3.12 units per acre. It is the City's understanding that the outlots are proposed to be developed in the future. Wi'ch the R-2 Zoning District regulations, the property shown in the preliminary plat (including .the outlots when developed) cannot, eXceed 7 units per net acre). Lots: The R-2 Zoning District does not have a minimum lot size for townhouse units. However, the R-2 District does require certain setbacks, Ail structures must be setback 30 feet from the exterior boundary line. It appears that all of the townhouse units meet iris requirement. Under the R-2 DiStrict, town_houses must be setback 25 feet from the public fight-of-way and. 25 feet from the edge of.curb of the private street. It appears that: all townhouse units meet the setback from the public street. However, several lots having., access on private streets appear not to meet the setback requirements nor the minimum driveway width. Specifically, Lots 9 and 10, Brock 1 and Lots 9 and 10, Block 3 appear to be deficient. These units 'will need to be reconfigured or eliminated from the plat: The single-family lots meet all of the dimensional require, lments required by City Ordinances. Open Space: Under City Ordinances, townhome developments shall have a minimum of 40% of the development property as open space for the enjoyment of its residents. Qualifying areas include grassed lawns, landscaped areas, gardens, natural areas, landscape rock, mulch, wetlands., and ponding areas. Of the 40% open space, 10% of the open space is required to be grouped together in a way that is easily identifiable. You have indicated that in a furore phase, you will be constructing a community building that will serve the residents of th/s development. The City will count this as meeting the 10% common space requirement. However, if the community building is not built, you will' be responsible for creating the required common space in future phases. Landscaping: The R-2 Zoning District requires ex'tensive landscaping for townhouse developments. The landscaping plan will be reviewed as part .of the site plan process. Please contact City Staff for details on the landscaping requirements. Tree Protection Plan: You have submitted a tree protection plan. Currently tl~e'City has no ordinances governing tree preservation. However, it is a issue of great interest to the comrnunity~ A task force has been set up to prepare an ordinance governing tree preservation: At this time, the plan appears to be generally acceptable, but the City would encourage you to work closely with City Staff to identify additional areas for tree protection. Please contact City Staff so that this mat~er can be discussed more. Streets: The plat proposes public street access to County Road 57 and Alpine Drive (formerly 153'a Ave.), a city municipal state aide road. Additionally, public streets have been stubbed to the adjacent property lines on the north, east, and west boundaries to provide future access to these pro~_e_rties should they desire ro develop in the future I I I I I I ! I I I I i I I ! I I