15.D.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/18/2014
- From:
- Elaine Averitt, Planning Development Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: A request from Miramonte Homes for Preliminary Plat approval for the Switzer Canyon Village Townhomes, a 48-unit residential townhouse subdivision on an 18.56-acre site located at 587 North Switzer Canyon Drive, within the Single-Family Residential (R1) zone. (Preliminary Plat for Switzer Canyon Village Townhomes located at 587 North Switzer Canyon Drive)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting on February 26, 2014 and recommends the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
The City Council will find, based on the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, that the proposed Preliminary Plat meets the requirements of the Zoning Code (City Code Title 10), the Subdivision Code (City Code Title 11), and the Engineering Design Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure (City Code Title 13).
Financial Impact:
No financial liabilities are anticipated by the approval of this Preliminary Plat.
Connection to Council Goal:
Repair Replace maintain infrastructure (streets & utilities)
Retain, expand, and diversify economic base
Retain, expand, and diversify economic base
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
On May 17, 2005, the City Council approved a tentative plat intended for 96 condominium dwelling units, and authorized the Mayor to sign the final plat and City/Subdivider Agreement. In 2006, the subject site was recorded as a final plat intended for 96 condominium dwelling units.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Approve the Preliminary Plat, with no conditions, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2) Approve the Preliminary Plat with new conditions.
3) Deny the Preliminary Plat based on non-compliance with the Zoning Code, the Subdivision Code, and/or the Engineering Design Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure.
Background/History:
In 2006, the subject site was recorded as a final plat intended for 96 condominium dwelling units. The infrastructure for the project has been installed as part of the condominium project. No buildings/ dwellings have been constructed. The new owner intends to abandon the condominium plat (Sheet 3) and re-plat the subdivision for the proposed townhomes and reduce the number of lots to 48. The applicant has provided an open space element as identified by the 7.52-acre, Tract "A" on the Preliminary Plat. In addition, a blanket easement to allow for future F.U.T.S. trail development by the City is being provided on Tract "A."
Several development standards have changed since 2006, including a new Zoning Code, new driveway ordinance, new storm water standards, new engineering standards, new landscaping standards, and new building placement standards. As such, the applicant was required to go through the development review process beginning with a conceptual plat review. The plan for the townhome subdivision was adjusted accordingly.
The proposed development of 48 dwelling units is within the density required by the Flagstaff Zoning Code (Section 10-40.30.030). The R1 density requirement is 2-5 gross units per acre within the Resource Protection Overlay; the proposed gross density is 2.59 units per acre. Single-family (attached) use is permitted in the R1 zone as a Planned Residential Development (PRD).
Surrounding uses include single-family residential to the north and west; vacant land zoned R1 to the south; and commercial and industrial land zoned HC and R1 to the east as well as Switzer Canyon Drive.
Several development standards have changed since 2006, including a new Zoning Code, new driveway ordinance, new storm water standards, new engineering standards, new landscaping standards, and new building placement standards. As such, the applicant was required to go through the development review process beginning with a conceptual plat review. The plan for the townhome subdivision was adjusted accordingly.
The proposed development of 48 dwelling units is within the density required by the Flagstaff Zoning Code (Section 10-40.30.030). The R1 density requirement is 2-5 gross units per acre within the Resource Protection Overlay; the proposed gross density is 2.59 units per acre. Single-family (attached) use is permitted in the R1 zone as a Planned Residential Development (PRD).
Surrounding uses include single-family residential to the north and west; vacant land zoned R1 to the south; and commercial and industrial land zoned HC and R1 to the east as well as Switzer Canyon Drive.
Community Involvement:
The existing zoning of the subject property allows for the proposed subdivision. No public hearings or public outreach are required as part of the subdivision plat review.