File #: 21-0024SP2    Name: Avanta Multi-Family Variance
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 8/13/2024 Final action: 8/13/2024
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Variance to a Site Plan for a Multi-Family Development (Avanta Painted Tree), Located at the Southeast Corner of Wilmeth Road and North Lake Forest Drive
Attachments: 1. Standard Conditions Checklist, 2. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 3. Letter of Intent, 4. Site Plan, 5. Landscape Plan, 6. Fence Elevation, 7. Presentation
Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Variance to a Site Plan for a Multi-Family Development (Avanta Painted Tree), Located at the Southeast Corner of Wilmeth Road and North Lake Forest Drive

Summary

COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)

MEETING DATE: July 13, 2024

DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department

CONTACT: Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: April 13, 2021 (Original Application)
July 8, 2021 (Revised Submittal)
August 8, 2021 (Revised Submittal)
August 9, 2021 (Revised Submittal)
December 12, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
January 23, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
June 12, 2024 (Revised Submittal)


APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition:

1. The applicant receive a variance to Section 146-132 (Fences, Walls, and Screening Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for alternate screening device material; and

2. The applicant receive city approval and filing of a wall maintenance agreement for the screening wall along the eastern portion of the property.

Prior to issuance of a building permit:

1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.

ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a 276-unit multiple-family residential development. The development is proposed to be constructed as a cottage multi-family residential product. The tallest proposed building on-site will be approximately 35' in height.

Typically, site plans can be approved at the staff level; however, the applicant...

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