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Windflower Townhomes - Preliminary Review
719 West 9400 South
[Community #2 - Civic Center]
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Presenter:
Mitch Vance
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Description/Background:
The applicant, Mr. Randy Moore, is requesting preliminary subdivision review for a three unit townhome planned unit development (PUD) located at 719 W. 9400 S. The subject property is a 0.57 acre remnant parcel that was left undeveloped when the subdivision to the west was developed in 1990. The property was zoned PUD(12) with the rest of the surrounding properties at that time. The applicant is also requesting approval of the landscape plan and architecture for the proposed townhomes.
The designation of PUD requires that the Planning Commission review and approve the proposed building materials, building design, exterior fencing, landscape (open space) and amenities for the project. The Planning Commission may also require specific setbacks, buffers, building heights, and site arrangements where it is determined to be appropriate.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine that preliminary review is complete for the Windflower Subdivision, located at 719 W. 9400 S. and request that the applicant return for final review of the architecture and landscape plan after working further with city staff based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
1. That townhome units are an appropriate buffer between single-family and commercial land uses.
2. That the applicant has demonsttrated ability to comply with the basic standards required to develop the property.
Conditions:
1. That the applicant complies with each department’s comments and redlines throughout the final review process and that all issues be resolved before the subdivision can be recorded.
2. That all City provisions, codes and ordinances are adhered to during the review, construction, and operations process of this project.
3. That the setbacks for the project be those proposed on the site plan: Front (from 9400 S.)– 30 feet; Side (east property line) – 28 feet; Rear (west property line) – 16 feet; north property line – 30 feet, unless modified by the Planning Commission.
4. That the Planning Commission determine the appropriate amount of usable open space for the project.
5. That the architectural elevations and landscape plan be brought back to the Planning Commission for Final Review after working further with staff.
6. That the applicant consider ways to reduce the amount of impervious surface including increase landscaping or modest site reconfiguration.
7. That a private homeowner’s association be established to ensure common area and building maintenance for the development. That a note be included on the plat to provide public notice to said HOA and maintenance requirements. That the developer provide a capital reserve study and establish and reserve fund for the HOA.
8. That the applicant work with staff, more specifically the city’s urban forester, regarding what existing landscaping should remain or be removed during final review.
9. That the applicant install up to a five (5) foot masonry retaining wall and six (6) foot vinyl fence along the west property line of the project to create usable space and provide privacy to neighboring property owners and that a six (6) foot vinyl fence be installed along the north property line.
10. That a certificate of survey be provided to the Building Department at both the inspection for footing and foundation and at 4-way to verify that the structure will meet the height requirements of the zone (under 35 feet).