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The Orchard at Farnsworth Farms Subdivision (Preliminary Review)
11237 S. Farnsworth Ln.
[Community #11 - Crescent]
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Presenter:
Craig P. Evans
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Description/Background:
Mr. Joe Salisbury, of DAI, has submitted an application for a preliminary subdivision plat review of a proposed development called The Orchard at Farnsworth Farms. This land (approximately 9.99 acres) is proposed to be subdivided into 96 units (9.6 units/acre) and establish common, limited common, and private areas of the development. Those common areas will be maintained by a Home Owners Association (HOA). The applicant is also asking for a number of special exceptions:
1. Request for private roads with less than 52’ of right-of-way
2. Request for a sidewalk narrower than eight feet within the pedestrian mew, and a pedestrian mew less than 26 feet wide.
3. Request for perimeter fencing taller than six feet
4. Request for lots with frontage onto a private road
5. Request for a waiver for the requirement of sidewalk and parkstrips on both sides of the right-of-way.
The proposed project is located along 700 East and and approximately 11200 South. It was conditionally zoned by the City Council as PUD(10). It is bordered by The Crescent Heights PUD condominium project to the north. To the west are single family homes in the R-1-10 zone. To the south, and to the east across 700 East, the property is bordered by single family homes in the R-1-8 zone.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that the preliminary subdivision review is complete for The Orchard at Farnsworth Farms Subdivision, located at approximately 11237 S. 700 E., based upon the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
1. That the proposed su...
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