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Case #7: Public Hearing - Request to Rezone from R -1 Single Family Residential to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Bridgewaters; Case of CBR Development Chairperson Nixt closed the regular portion of the Planning Commission meeting at 8:50 p.m. in order to call the public hearing to order. Public Hearing Chairperson Nixt called the public hearing to order at 8:50 p.m. Presentation Associate Planner Dalnes stated on May 4, 2007, CBR Development submitted a rezoning application, in conjunction with a preliminary plat application to develop 5 single - family lots on the property located to the east of Nowthen Boulevard and north of Sunwood Drive at 14765 Nowthen Boulevard. The applicant has requested a rezoning from R -1 Single - Family Residential to Planned- Unit - Development to accommodate 5 single - family lots on the subject property. The site is 1.5 net acres, and currently accommodates one, single - family farmhouse. The applicant is seeking to develop 5 lots, and does not meet the standards established in the R -1 district. Staff directed the applicant to seek a PUD rezoning as an alternative to multiple variances in order to accommodate 5 lots. Ms. Dalnes stated the proposed lots meet the minimum lot size in terms of area. However, 4 of the 5 lots fail to meet lot width requirements due to the positioning of the lots on the cul -de -sac. Also, the proposed cul -de -sac does not meet the standard requirements for right -of -way radius of 60 feet. Third, the maximum density in the single - family residential district is 3 units per net acre, and this plat is proposing 3.3 units per acre. The size of the property limits the applicant from obtaining an exact 3 units per acre. The applicant is attempting to develop single - family, single -level living units, and is requesting these deviations in order to accommodate this style of housing. Ms. Dalnes stated City Code discusses general and specific requirements for allowing zoning amendments to Planned Unit Development (PUD). She reviewed the following criteria: Hi h Quality Design and Compatibility with Sur Land Uses The surrounding land use is single - family residential. The lot sizes, house design, and density specifications are not substantially different from the surrounding land uses. The submitted building elevations indicate a single -level product with front porches and two- car garages. Provision of a Wider Range of Housing Types Price Ranges, and Styles The application is proposing to construct one -level living. This is a newly emerging housing option targeted for primarily empty- nesters and seniors. However, it is unclear whether the proposed housing units will provide a wide range of options. Public Amenities and Open Space —254—