File #: 16-341Z    Name: Lake Forest Townhomes
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 1/10/2017 Final action: 1/10/2017
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "SF5" - Single Family Residence District to "TH" - Townhome Residential District, Located Approximately 3,200 Feet South of U.S. Hwy 380 (University Drive) and on the East Side of Lake Forest Drive
Attachments: 1. PZ Report, 2. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 3. Letter of Intent, 4. Letter of Opposition, 5. Comprehensive Plan Maps, 6. Land Use and Tax Base Summary Map, 7. Land Use Comparison Table, 8. Proposed Zoning Exhibit, 9. PowerPoint Presentation
Related files: 16-341Z2, 16-341Z3

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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “SF5” - Single Family Residence District to “TH” - Townhome Residential District, Located Approximately 3,200 Feet South of U.S. Hwy 380 (University Drive) and on the East Side of Lake Forest Drive

 

Summary

 

COUNCIL GOAL:                     Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth

 

MEETING DATE:                     January 10, 2017

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Planning

 

CONTACT:                       Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager

                     Melissa Spriegel, Planner I

 

APPROVAL PROCESS:  The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the February 7, 2017 meeting.

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends denial of the proposed rezoning request as Staff has concerns regarding the ability to develop the property due to the extensive floodplain and the potential removal of quality trees within the floodplain. A Tree Preservation Plan and a Flood Study will need to be submitted to ensure the property can be developed for the requested townhome uses.

 

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:                     November 28, 2016 (Original Application)

                                                                                                                              December 21, 2016 (Revised Submittal)

 

ITEM SUMMARY:  The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 26.82 acres of land from “SF5” - Single Family Residence District to “TH” - Townhome District, generally for residential uses.