HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 02-16 PCP Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application rtes. 84001 , 84002
Applicant: Reyno ds Homes, Inc.
Location: 56th and Aldrich Avenues North
Request: Site and Building Plan, Preliminary Plat
The applicant requests site and building plan and preliminary plat approval to
build a 28 unit townhouse development at the former Madsen Floral site at 56th
Avenue North and Aldrich Avenue North. The 3.35 acre site is bounded by single-
family homes facing Camden Avenue North on the east, by 55th Avenue North and two
single-family hcraes on the south, by single-family homes facing Bryant Avenue
North on the west, and by two single-family homes and 561th Avenue North on the
north. These applications were reviewed by the Planning Commission at its January
12, 1984 meeting. The applications were tabled to give surrounding neighbors the
opportunity to consider the proposed development plans.
To our knowledge, the surrounding neighbors have been invited to two meetings:
one to consider the plans held on January 23, 1984 and arranged by the neighbors;
and a second to view a model first hand held on February 4, 1984 and arranged by
the developer. Apparently only a limited number of people showed up at either
meeting.
The applicant has submitted a revised landscape and lighting plan. It calls for
fencing along the property lines adjoining the residences at 5501 Camden Avenue
North, 800 and 806 55th Avenue North and 809 and 813 56th Avenue North. Landscape
screening is proposed in all other areas, chiefly the east and west property lines
of the project. Five coniferous trees are proposed at the end of each driving
lane serving the various units. Two or three more coniferous trees are to be
located opposite the outer end of each quad home. Other plantings have also been
beefed up to fill in the gaps. In addition, the plan calls for three street
lights along the main central drive. Each unit will have an outside light on the
front and side wall making a total of eight outside lights on each four-unit
building.
The two westerly buildings have been tilted at an angle that allows for a 15'
buffer strip adjacent to all residential lots. No changes in the building plans
have been proposed. The builder has indicated to staff that 80% of people who
buy new units ask to have the lower living area finished off. Other aspects of
the development plans are unchanged. The Commission is referred to the earlier
staff report for other details.
Altogether, the plans appear to be in order and approval is recommended subject
to at least the following conditions for Application No. 84001 :
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of
permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits.
3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in
an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted
prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion of approved
site improvements.
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Application Nos. 84001 and 84002 continued
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
5. Plan approval is exclusive of all signory which is subject to
Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
6. 8612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all common parking
and driving areas.
1. No building permits shall be issued for the project until the
plat comprehended under Application No. 84002 has been given
final approval by the City Council and filed at the County.
8. Plan approval acknowledges the proposed landscape treatment as
fulfilling the intent of the Zoning Ordinance requirement for 4'
high opaque screening where an R3 development abuts R1 zoned land,
9. As-built surveys of all utility installations in the project shall
be submitted prior to, release of the performance guarantee.
The plat also appears to be in order and approval of Application No. 84002 is
recommended subject to at least the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the
City Ordinances,
3. The owner of the townhouse portion of the plat shall enter into a
utility hookup agree=ment for water and sewer service to the townhouse
project prior to final plat approval .
4. The Association documents for the townhouse development shall be
subject to review and approval by the City Attorney prior to final
plat approval .
5. The owner shall enter into a standard utility maintenance agreement
with the City as approved by the City Engineer prior to final plat
approval ,
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