Planning Commission Minutes 2009 06 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes JUNE 11, 2009 Page 4 of 14 Wood reviewed the existing site improvements with the following:  The two existing single family homes on County Road (555 and 557 County Road) and the garage located at 561 County Road will be demolished following approval of the proposed final PUD and plat.  The two existing homes that front the alley will remain and are shown as improvements on Lots 1 and 3.  The existing duplex, currently under construction, is shown as Building 1 on Lot 4.  The duplex and two homes on Lots 1 and 3 have all received building permits and are being constructed under the regulations established in the Old Town Overlay District. Discussion of the final subdivision plat included the following points:  Proposed building separation between Units 5 and 6 is shown as 8.50’, where 10’ is required by the fire code. .  Public-Use Dedication remains as a policy issue and will be determined by the City Council.  100-year regulatory floodplain: A flood plain development permit was issued by the Board of Adjustment on July 11, 2007. Portions of Lots 3 and 5 and all of Lot 4 are currently within the AH Flood Designation Zone. The base flood elevations for these sites is 5,330. All structures located within these sites, shall have the lowest habitable floor elevation of 5,332. A certificate of elevation shall be submitted for each building after a foundation pour and a second elevation certificate priot to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.  Grading-Drainage – Utility Plans: Public works has accepted the grading – drainage and utility plans.  Improvement Survey Plat: Note #13 can be removed. Discussion of the Final PUD development plan included the following:  Number of units has been reduced to 15 dwelling units (10 townhome units and 5 single family homes).  Access: A drive access that goes from the alley to County Road has been incorporated per the request of the Planning Commission. A minimum alley width of 20’ for the full length of the property has been provided through the dedication of Outlot A.  Denstiy & FAR: City Council conditioned Lot 4 as a maximum FAR of .42 at the November 3, 2008 public hearing. The square footage of the lot has been reduced to 25,959 SF. To maintain the .42 FAR the lot could be developed at 10,903 SF. The applicant is requesting to develop the lot at 11,700 which results in a .45 FAR. Wood noted the change in FAR is the result of a smaller lot and not an actual increase in the footprint or square foot of the building.  Architecture: Floor plans and renderings were provided on design sheets 11 through 16. The PUD requests a 30’ maximum building