12-02-2002 Planning Commission Meeting

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If the residential density method is used, the total parcel area of 2.6 acres would support a density of 2.6 units(minimum lot size of 1 acre in the commercial zone). With the maximum density increase of 50%,the allowable density would be between 2.6 units and 6.3 units. We have reviewed the application and propose the following findings of fact for you to consider: • 1. The application is not within a shoreland district. 2. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Zone is 1 acre (43,560 s.f.). The proposed lots in this subdivision range from 5,090 s.f. to 8,960 s.f. 3. Using a commercial floor area ratio calculation, a base density of 4 units would be allowed. 4. Using a maximum density increase, a maximum of 6 units would be allowed. 5. The Ordinance requires that 50%of the PUD be reserved in open space. The proposal contains 50.4% open space, counting privately held land. 6. The applicant has submitted covenants and bylaws for the development. 7. The association documents do not address the long-term preservation and maintenance of open-space as specified in the Ordinance. 8. There is no erosion control or stormwater management plan included with the application. 9. Although the units are "clustered",the proposed layout does not seem to meet the intent of"Centralization of Design Facilities," which requires structures to be clustered into one or more groups. 10. All of the units are proposed to be connected to the municipal sanitary sewer and water systems. 11. The site is accessible and is bordered by improved public streets. Planning Commission Direction: The Commission can recommend to the Council that they approve the Conditional Use Permit allowing the Planned Unit Development. A recommendation of denial could also be made. If Commission members feel they need more information to make a decision, the application should be tabled. Staff Recommendation: Since the last meeting, your Staff has met with the applicant to discuss the project. The applicant has tried somewhat to accommodate your Staffs concerns on lack of usable green space and access management issues on the old highway. However, the applicant has stated that the development has to have at least eleven units and the units must be constructed with the design indicated. It is unclear whether or not this parcel can or should support 11 residential units. It was suggested that another building layout—perhaps a triplex or quad-unit -would be able to provide more usable green space, but the applicant insists that the proposed layout is the only one he will build.