9.E.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 06/17/2014
- From:
- Elaine Averitt, Planning Development Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Final Plat: A request from Miramonte Homes for Final Plat approval for Forest Springs Townhomes Unit 2, a 70-unit residential townhome subdivision on a 15.07-acre site located at 1115 North Flowing Springs Trail in the Medium Density Residential (MR) zone
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approving the final plat with the conditions outlined in the staff summary and its attachments, and authorizing the Mayor to sign both the plat and City/Subdivider Agreement when notified by staff that all conditions have been met and documents are ready for recording
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
Title 11: General Plans and Subdivisions Section 11-20.70.030.F. indicates that approval of a final plat requires approval by the City Council provided the Council finds that the final plat meets the requirements of the zoning code and the engineering design standards and specifications.
Subsidiary Decisions Points: None
Subsidiary Decisions Points: None
Financial Impact:
No financial liabilities are anticipated by the approval of this Final Plat.
Connection to Council Goal:
Retain, expand, and diversify economic base
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
On October 15, 2013, the City Council approved a preliminary plat for the subject site intended for 70 lots/units.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Approve the final plat as recommended by staff.
2) Approve the plat subject to no conditions, additional conditions, or modified conditions.
3) Deny approval of the plat based on non-compliance with the zoning code and/or the Flagstaff Engineering Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure.
2) Approve the plat subject to no conditions, additional conditions, or modified conditions.
3) Deny approval of the plat based on non-compliance with the zoning code and/or the Flagstaff Engineering Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure.
Background/History:
The applicant, Miramonte Homes, is requesting final plat approval to permit a seventy (70) lot, residential townhouse subdivision on 15.07 acres. Forest Springs Unit 1 has been completed. Forest Springs Unit 2 is located just west of Unit 1. The lots in Unit 2 range in size from approximately 3,000 sq ft to 7,375 sq ft. All buildings are designed as attached twin townhouse modules, with one unit having a recessed garage facing the street and the second unit with a side-loaded garage. The Forest Springs development is located generally between Interstate 40 and Butler Avenue and is accessed from Fourth Street. Six townhouse unit models are available which include one-story and two-story designs, and two units specifically designed for uphill lots and for downhill lots. The subdivision proposes a net density of 7.7 dwelling units per acre. The lot standards for MR zone include minimum lot area of 1,440 sq ft, 35-foot height limit, 10-foot front building setback, 15-foot rear and 5-foot side setbacks. All of the proposed lots meet the minimum development requirements.
Community Involvement:
Inform. The existing site zoning allows the proposed subdivision. No public hearings are required as part of a subdivision plat review. No members of the public commented on this plat at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat at their meeting on September 25, 2013.