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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: June 25, 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 denial of the proposed site plan variance due to lack of conformance with Section 146-132 (Fences, Walls, and Screening Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance.
However, if the applicant's request is approved, the following conditions of approval shall apply:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a 276-unit multi-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 has requested a variance, which requires consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval.
Specifically, the appl...
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