06-16-26 City Council Meeting Packet

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5 reduced lot width to meet density requirements and to provide a product that fronts the public right-of-way, with garages accessed from the rear.  Max 25% of the site being townhomes: The V-MDR zoning code limits townhomes to 25% of the overall development. We are requesting flexibility from this requirement based on several site- specific considerations: o The property is located adjacent to major roadways and commercial uses, which represent higher-intensity land uses. It is consistent with planning principles to transition these areas to higher-density residential products. o The net buildable area of the site is constrained. Outlots D and E, where the townhomes are proposed, comprise approximately 8.08 acres. A traditional single-family detached development would likely not efficiently utilize the site nor achieve the density anticipated for this zoning district. Additionally, we believe the market is better suited to support townhome products in this location than traditional single-family detached homes, given the adjacent uses. PUD Identified Objectives The development meets the City’s minimum PUD requirements: it is larger than 5 acres, at least 20% of the site is open space, which will be protected by a drainage and utility easement, and streets are designed to maximize connectivity in each area. We believe the following PUD objectives are met with this site plan: 1. Innovation in land development techniques that may be more suitable for a given parcel than conventional approaches. a. Private alleys are a unique tool and need to achieve the required density while enabling rear-loaded townhomes. This design reduces front-facing garages, enhances the streetscape, and supports a more pedestrian-friendly environment, while still providing adequate and efficient circulation. 2. Promotion of integrated land uses, allowing for a mixture of residential, commercial, and public facilities. a. The proposed development advances an integrated land use pattern by thoughtfully locating attached townhomes with adjacent commercial uses. This design promotes a cohesive, walkable environment where residential and commercial functions support one another, enhancing convenience, activity, and overall site functionality 3. Establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. a. The proposal meets required public street setbacks and enhances transitions through additional landscaping. The inclusion of numerous trees and buffering elements softens visual impacts, reinforces spatial separation, and creates a well-designed transition that is compatible with adjacent uses. 4. Provision of more adequate, usable, and suitably located open space, recreational amenities, natural resource protection and other public facilities than would otherwise be provided under conventional land development techniques. a. Although the parcels are limited in size, our plan provides a centrally located open space positioned adjacent to the reuse pond, maximizing both visibility and accessibility. This placement creates a usable and attractive amenity area. 5. Accommodation of housing of all types with convenient access to employment opportunities and/or commercial facilities; and especially to create additional opportunities for lifecycle housing to all income and age groups. a. We are proposing for sale rear-loaded townhomes that support a wide range of residents. We find that our townhome buyers include first-time buyers, singles, and empty nesters, thereby contributing to diverse lifecycle housing opportunities. Their proximity to commercial uses provides convenient access to services and employment, reinforcing a connected, accessible living environment. 6. Preservation and enhancement of important environmental features through careful and sensitive placement of buildings and facilities. a. The proposal preserves environmental features by focusing development on previously graded outlots, minimizing disturbance to natural resources. Building placement has been