Review Landscape Plan for Amended Preliminary Plat of Riverstone Addition

Riverstone LLC (the "Applicant") has applied for a revised Preliminary Plat for the subdivision known as Riverstone, which is located south of Alpine Drive, north of the railroad tracks, and on the west side of Puma St NW (the "Subject Property").  The proposed revision is in the northern portion of the site (undeveloped as of now) and would eliminate the previously approved attached townhomes and replace with more detached villas, which is the primary product offered in Riverstone.  The proposed amendment to the Preliminary Plat does have a minor impact on the approved Landscape Plan for the subdivision.

The proposed amendment to the Preliminary Plat would eliminate all attached townhomes from the project and continue on with the detached villa concept that exists across much of Riverstone.  Ultimately, the revised plans result in three (3) fewer trees; however, the proposed plantings are now more consistent with the streetscaping of the southern two thirds of the project.  There is no change to the proposed species nor is there any changes in species size.

The Riverstone subdivision was approved as a Planned Unit Development (PUD), which provides some flexibility regarding various standards.  The project includes some larger areas of open space, including trails and park space, not necessarily common with all development.  This additional greenspace allowed for additional plantings throughout the project site.  Furthermore, where sidewalks are present or required, a boulevard of six to eight feet (6-8') in width is provided, creating a suitable setting for street trees throughout the project.

Staff has no objections to the revised Landscape Plan.

All costs associated with this project are the responsibility of the Applicant. 

Motion to recommend approval of the revised Landscape Plan for Riverstone.