#16 - Highpointe Crossing Preliminary Plat and OP PUD

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City Council Meeting August 20, 2024 Page 8 • 10’ vs 15’ Side yard setbacks – Staff find that a 10’ side yard setback (20’ minimum between homes) is reasonable if the 70’ wide lots are found acceptable by the City. • ¼ vs ½ acre Minimum Lot Area – Staff find that the proposed lot areas are reasonable if the density is found acceptable by the City Council. The average lot size is 1/3 acre, and the City will ultimately conserve more open area with smaller lots. • Allow 3:1 or Flatter Slopes – Staff find that City Engineer shall ultimately help make a determination on slopes that are acceptable. The City Engineer’s memo dated June 28, 2024, or as subsequently revised shall be what is suggested. • 2.021 ac Homestead Parcel – Staff find that the proposed homestead parcel is acceptable, provided that access remains acceptable for this development. • Monument Sign – Under the Subdivision Signs section, above, staff do not recommend allowing a deviation to the required setback of 10’ to preserve the dry utility corridor. • 1% slopes within open space stormwater swales – The City Standard is a grade of at least 2%. Staff find that City Engineer shall ultimately help make a determination on slopes that are acceptable. The City Engineer’s memo dated June 28, 2024, or as subsequently revised shall be what is suggested. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS: OP PUD Review Criteria. When evaluating a PUD proposal, the Planning Commission and City Council must find an OP PUD meets the criteria contained in Article 17 (Sec. 105.12.1070) and meet the minimum requirements for an OP PUD. Staff find that the proposed development appears consistent with the following criteria for approval: (a) The proposed development is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan. (b) All prerequisites for an open space PUD as outlined in LEC 105.12.1030 are met. (c) All open space PUD design standards (as outlined in LEC 105.12.1050) and all open space development standards (as outlined in LEC 105.12.1060) are met; or if deviations are proposed, that all such deviations are supported because they achieve the following three goals: (1) The deviations allow for higher quality building and site design that will enhance aesthetics of the site; (2) The deviations help to create a more unified environment within the project boundaries by ensuring one or more of the following: architectural compatibility of all structures, efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, enhanced landscaping and site features, and/or efficient use of utilities; and (3) The overall design provides appropriate solutions to eliminate adverse impacts that proposed deviations may impose on surrounding lands. (d) If the proposed PUD involves construction over two or more phases, the applicant has demonstrated that each phase is capable of being a stand-alone development independent of other phases. Recommended Findings for Preliminary Plat. Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat to the Planning Commission based on the following findings: