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Response: <br />The proposed development is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and planned land use <br />designation for the property. The site is located between a single-family development to the north, town home <br />developments to the east and south (approximately 6.5 units per acre), and a manufactured home park to the <br />west (approximately 5.8 units per acre). The proposed density of approximately 7 .5 units per acre is <br />consistent with surrounding development patterns and represents an appropriate transition between these <br />uses. The mix of 2·, 3-, and 4-unit buildings provides a gradual transition between lower-density single-family <br />homes and higher-density attached housing. <br />Criteria 2-Mixing of Land Uses <br />Ordinance Language: The mixing ofland uses within a developmentwhen such mixing of land uses eould not <br />otherwise be accomplished under this chapter. <br />Response: <br />The development does not include a mix of land uses but does provide a variation of town home product types <br />not widely present in the immediate area. <br />Unlike nearby developments consisting primarily of uniform 4'unit or split'entry townhomes, the proposed <br />development includes a mix of unit sizes and configurations, including possible units with main-level living <br />options. This provides additional housing diversity and supports a broader range of residents. <br />Criteria 3-Flexibility in Design and Development Standards <br />Ordinance Language: Variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in this chapter in order to <br />improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements that exceed the <br />city's standards to offset the effect of any variations. <br />Response: <br />The proposed development requests limited flexibility from the underlying zoning requirements, primarily <br />related to building separation, where 20 feet is proposed compared to the standard 30 feet. This variation is <br />consistent with typical single-family separation distances within the City and allows for a more efficient and <br />coordinated site layout. The requested flexibility is offset by several enhancements that exceed City <br />standard,,, including: Increased public park area (approximately 0.50 acres), Expanded and improved open <br />space, Integrated pedestrian system with sidewalks and walkways, Enhanced landscaping and site design, <br />Stormwater management exceeding requirements through the use of permanent wet basin along with the <br />reuse for irrigation. The development maintains all required perimeter setbacks and does not reduce open <br />space to achieve the increased density. <br />Criteria 4-Efficient and Creative Use of Land <br />Ordinance Language: A more creative and efficient approach to land use within the city, while at the same <br />time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, and general welfare <br />of the city. <br />Pg.5