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small portion of the complex will be I-story (part the Commons area), but it is mostly internal to the site. The Town Center Zoning District establishes setback standards based on the principle of "build to" lines rather than traditional setbacks. The only setback requirement in the TC-l. District is in the front yard, where buildings must be within 0-5 feet of the property line. At least 60% of the front fa~ade must meet this setback. On the'submitted site plan, the entire Sunwood Drive building frontage will be elevated on a retaining-type wall, which will be within 6 inches of the property line, meeting the front yard setback requirement. The TC-l District requires a minimum density of 15 units per acre; the submittal. sh9WS an overall density of 36 units per acre. The complex will derive access from Rhinestone Street and Civic Center Drive. Underground parking (84 spaces) is provided for the independent units. A surface parking lot (35 spaces) is available for visitor parking off of Rhinestone Street, and a second ,lot (26 spaces) is available for staff parking off of Civic Center Drive. Staff would also note that there are approximately 40 on-street parking spaces surrounding the facility. The minimum parking requirements in City Code do not call out a specific standard for senior housing. Staff has confirmed with the applicant that very few (if any) of the assisted living/memory care residents will own cars. This leaves the 103 independent units. The applicant reports that an industry parking standard for this type of unit is between 2/3 and 1 space per unit. The 84 garage spaces represent about 80% of the independent units. The Town Center has specific architectural and site development standards, per the Town Center . Development Guidelines. Overall, the submitted plans meet or exceed these requirements. Staff has requested a few revisions, per the City Staff Review Letter. One thing Staff would like to point out is the use of vinyl siding on portions of the building, notably the Commons area. The Town Center Development Guidelines prohibit the use of vinyl siding, except as a complementary material. The landscaping plan is generally acceptable in accordance with comments outlined in the City Staff review letter. The grading, drainage, and utility plans require some minor modifications in accordance with the City Staff review letter. A minor subdivision is also being processed along with the site plan request. The fmal plat will come before the City Council with the final site plan. Though no action is needed by the City Council on the sketch plan for the plat, a copy is included for your information. The Planning Commission had no comments on the sketch plan. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at their April 5, 2007 meeting, and recommended that the City Council approve the preliminary site plan. -96-