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City Council Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 6 of 11 RESOLUTION NO. 75, SERIES 2023 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT AND PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR 15 SINGLE FAMILY AND 21 TOWNHOME UNITS ON A 3.6- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 421, 533, AND 565 EAST STREET Mayor Leh introduced the item and asked for disclosures; seeing none he opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Zuccaro stated this is a request for a preliminary PUD and plat. He reviewed the site noting it spans about 3.6 acres along two existing unplatted properties that are accessed along East Street. He noted the zoning here would allow for a large apartment building but they are asking for waivers to allow for buildings much more in character with downtown. The applicants propose to create a subdivision of 36 lots and 8 outlots. The lots range from about 1,800 to 3,700 square -feet. The outlots are established for private roads and alleyways, parking, common open space, utilities, and drainage. Staff supports their request for fee in lieu of a public land dedication. Director Zuccaro noted the applicant requests subdivision modifications for block length and lot depth and frontage as part of this plat in order to accommodate the proposed residential units. He reviewed the dedications and easements. The preliminary PUD proposes a mix of 15 single-family detached units and 21 townhome units, totaling 36 residential dwelling units. He reviewed the proposed architecture designs for the units, the proposed landscaping, and common open spaces. Director Zuccaro reviewed the results of the traffic study saying that overall, the report found that the proposed units in East Street Village will have minimal impact to the nearby intersections. The applicant is proposing the fee in lieu option to satisfy requirements in the Inclusionary Housing chapter of the Municipal Code. The applicant is also requesting zoning waivers related to lot coverage and area; setbacks; and heights. He stated that in exchange for these waivers there will be more common open space and private roads and alleys. He reviewed the modification criteria. Director Zuccaro stated staff finds the preliminary plat is in conformance with the Municipal Code with the requested modifications and waivers. The proposal is consistent with policies in the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is asking to pay the fee in lieu of the affordable housing requirement. Staff believes collecting the fee in lieu gives the City more options to build a larger affordable housing project and leverage other financing options.