9.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
- Meeting Date:
- 06/18/2024
- From:
- Wesley Welch, Planner
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: TLC PC Land Investors. LLC requests Preliminary Plat approval for Ghost Tree at Pine Canyon located at 3201 South Clubhouse Circle, a 12-unit single-family home subdivision on 7.87 acres in the Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Preliminary Plat in accordance with the findings presented in this report, the following conditions, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of approval (7-0 vote in favor on May 8, 2024). The Preliminary Plat is granted a reduction of 1.5% from the preservation requirement of 70% for the 17%-24.99% slope resources based on the request provided.
Executive Summary:
TLC PC Land Investors, LLC requests Preliminary Plat approval for Ghost Tree II, located at 3201 S Clubhouse Circle, a single-family subdivision of 12 lots on 7.87 acres in the Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone. This site has a Resource Protection Overlay and is currently vacant. It is located within the Pine Canyon development site.
Financial Impact:
There are no financial impacts associated with this Preliminary Plat.
Policy Impact:
There are no policy impacts affiliated with this Preliminary Plat.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
The final plat was approved by Council on January 3, 2023. However, there were many small errors in the plat and the Coconino County Recorder’s office would not record the document with a list of corrections. This plat has corrected those issues and is now going through the process once again to receive approval.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
1. Approve the Preliminary Plat with conditions, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. Approve the Preliminary Plat with new, modified, or no 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.
2. Approve the Preliminary Plat with new, modified, or no 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 and History:
TLC PC Land Investors, LLC is seeking Preliminary Plat approval for a 12-lot single-family residential subdivision within the larger Pine Canyon development. Lot sizes range from 9,342 square feet to 21,861 square feet. The subdivision is one of the last undeveloped areas in Pine Canyon and is located between existing golf course and residential uses. The final plat was approved by Council on January 3, 2023. However, there were many small errors in the plat and the Coconino County Recorder’s office would not record the document with a list of corrections. This plat has corrected those issues and is now going through the process once again to receive approval.
Since the first approval of the final plat, the applicant has identified an issue with meeting the originally proposed building envelopes. Due to the topography of the site, the side-loaded garage design (which helped to accommodate building envelopes that met resource protection standards) has been changed in order to minimize the length and slope of the driveways. The new building envelopes, slightly modified to make room for front-loaded garages, require a reduction in the required amount of preserved slope. Pursuant to Section 10-50.90.110(B), the Commission may allow a modification to the required resources.
Since the first approval of the final plat, the applicant has identified an issue with meeting the originally proposed building envelopes. Due to the topography of the site, the side-loaded garage design (which helped to accommodate building envelopes that met resource protection standards) has been changed in order to minimize the length and slope of the driveways. The new building envelopes, slightly modified to make room for front-loaded garages, require a reduction in the required amount of preserved slope. Pursuant to Section 10-50.90.110(B), the Commission may allow a modification to the required resources.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Livable Community - Provide amenities and activities that support a healthy lifestyle
Livable Community - Actively support attainable and affordable housing through City projects and opportunities with developers.
Livable Community - Achieve a well-maintained community through comprehensive & equitable code compliance, & development that is compatible with community values.
Environmental Stewardship - Actively manage and protect all environmental and natural resources.
Livable Community - Actively support attainable and affordable housing through City projects and opportunities with developers.
Livable Community - Achieve a well-maintained community through comprehensive & equitable code compliance, & development that is compatible with community values.
Environmental Stewardship - Actively manage and protect all environmental and natural resources.
Connection to Regional Plan:
Goal E&C.7. Give special consideration to environmentally sensitive lands in the development design and review process.
Policy E&C7.2. Favor the use of available mechanisms at the City and County level for the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, including but not limited to public acquisition, conservation easements, transfer of development rights, or clustered development with open space designations.
Goal CC.1 Reflect and respect the region's natural setting and dramatic views in the built environment.
Goal CC.3 Preserve, restore, enhance, and reflect the design traditions of Flagstaff in all public and private development efforts.
Goal LU.3 Continue to enhance the region's unique sense of place within the urban, suburban, and rural context.
Goal LU.5 Encourage compact development principles to achieve efficiencies and open space preservation.
Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region.
Policy E&C7.2. Favor the use of available mechanisms at the City and County level for the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, including but not limited to public acquisition, conservation easements, transfer of development rights, or clustered development with open space designations.
Goal CC.1 Reflect and respect the region's natural setting and dramatic views in the built environment.
Goal CC.3 Preserve, restore, enhance, and reflect the design traditions of Flagstaff in all public and private development efforts.
Goal LU.3 Continue to enhance the region's unique sense of place within the urban, suburban, and rural context.
Goal LU.5 Encourage compact development principles to achieve efficiencies and open space preservation.
Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
HF-1 Protect existing forests, resources, and meaningful open spaces.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
N/A
Attachments
- P+Z Staff Report
- Application
- Vicinity Map
- Preliminary Plat
- NRPP Comparison Sheet
- Modification Request Letter
- Building Envelope Comparison
- Review Agency Notifications
- Council Presentation