10-01-2018 Council Work Session Packet

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With the proposed district changes staff is also recommending the following modifications to residential density ranges: Land Use Category 2030 Plan Units Per Acre Proposed 2040 Units Per Acre Low Density Residential 1.6 to 3.9 1.6 to 3.0 Low Density Mixed Residential N/A 3.0 to 4.5 Medium Density Residential 4.0 to 5.9 4.0 to 6.0 High Density Residential 6.0 to 10 6.0 to 8.0 Planned Residential/Commercial N/A 8.0 to 10 Signature Gateway N/A 8.0 to 10; max 15 10-24 Town Center Mixed Use 8-15; 10-24 N/A Office- Medium Density Residential N/A 4.0 to 6.0 The proposed changes reflect and initial outline of changes. Goals and policies for each individual district may be modified through discussion with Planning & Zoning Board, City Council and receipt of public comment. Planned Unit Developments Staff is also proposing to modify the Implementation Chapter to propose additional guidance for the use of Planned Unit Developments. This will include: • provisions for future ordinance amendments that better define applicability of PUD’s • minimum thresholds for residential PUD’s • identification of allowed flexibilities. Planning and Zoning Board Review The Planning and Zoning Board discussed the proposed changes at their September 12, 2018 regular meeting. They had a number of comments and requested further discussion. Key discussion points included: • Generally supportive of density and establishment of proposed districts. • Require a minimum percentage of commercial in Planned Residential/Commerical areas • Maintain flexibility in PUD’s • Create a separate Town Center District for Legacy at Woods Edge. Requested Council Direction Staff is requesting comment on the proposed changes. Attachments 1. Proposed Mixed Use Changes