Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 03 12

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Planning Commission Staff Report March 12, 2015 The applicant provided alternative development scenarios to illustrate differences between a single story structure and a two story structure. Key arguments by the applicant include energy efficiency, lot coverage, and roof lines. The applicant argues a single story structure is less efficient as heat used in the second floor of a structure would get lost in attic space of a single story structure. Staff agrees. COPPER HILL (GATEWAY) SUBDIVISION HOA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE The applicant submitted the requested 2 -story house design to the Copper Hill (Gateway) Homeowners Association Design Review Committee. The review committee supported the request for a "two -story house that does not exceed 26 -feet maximum height ". The Committee's response to the architect is included in the packet for Planning Commission review. PUBLIC COMMENT Staff posted the property and mailed a public notice all properties owners within 500 -feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of the Gateway Subdivision. No comments have been received as of the publishing of this report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Planning Commission approve Resolution 08, Series 2015, a resolution recommending City Council approve an amendment to the Gateway Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) to modify the height allowance language on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 from "1 story with a 26 feet maximum building height" to "1 or 2 stories with a maximum building height of 26 feet. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 08, Series 2015, 2. Gateway PUD Amendment (Coversheet), 3. Land Use Application, transmittal letter, and proposed building elevations, 4. Ordinance 1166, Series 1994, 5. Gateway Annexation Agreement (1996), 6. Amendment to the Gateway Annexation Agreement (1996), and 7. City Council minutes October 17, 1995. 3