The property is generally located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Alma Drive and Bethany Drive.  The property to the north is zoned Planned Development No. 26 Single-Family Residential. The property to the west (across Alma Drive) is zoned Planned Development No. 105 Single-Family Residential R-6. The properties to the south (across Bethany Drive) are zoned Planned Development No. 105 Mixed-Use and Planned Development No. 96 Single-Family Residential R-4. To the east, the properties are zoned Planned Development No. 26 Single-Family Residential and Planned Development No. 76 Single-Family Residential R-5.

The property is currently zoned Planned Development No. 105 Mixed-Use. The applicant is requesting to amend the base zoning of the Planned Development to Single Family Residential R-7. The PD amendment request will include a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, and Development Regulations to establish design standards for a new residential community. This residential community will offer two types of lot sizes and strategically located community reserve areas.

The proposed residential development is approximately 20.6± acres. The Concept Plan shows a total of 78± front and rear entry lots with two product types. Approximately 29 units (38% of the total lots) will be Product Type A, which are 55'X130' front-entry lots. Approximately 49 units (62% of the total lots) will be Product Type B, which are 31'X105' rear-entry lots. The minimum dwelling unit size for both lot types will be 1,800 square feet. The maximum gross density shall be 3.8 units/acre.

The plan also shows approximately 4.7± acres of open space labeled as Community Reserve Area which is provided throughout the development; this exceeds ALDC requirements. There is also an existing Hike and Bike trail on the southeastern end of the property which will continue west along Bethany Drive as a 10' trail. 

There are two (2) access points into the development; one (1) access point on Bethany Drive, and one (1) access point on Alma Drive. As part of the development, a southbound left turn lane on Alma Drive will also be constructed by the developer.

Screening for the property will consist of eight foot (8') masonry screening wall along Bethany Drive and Alma Drive, primarily along the residential lots. An alternative screening method (as listed in the Development Regulations) will be used for the remaining Community Reserve Areas along Bethany Drive and Alma Drive. An eight foot (8') tube steel or wrought-iron fence will be provided on the southeastern side. Additionally, an eight foot (8') board-on-board fence will be provided along the rear property line.

Building elevations include representative photographs with elements such as keystone arches, solider course brick, peak roofs and multiple plans. The elevations provide a design guide for materials and architectural style to ensure the product will be built as shown.

The development regulations include lot standards, density, screening, setbacks, thoroughfare and street requirements, street lighting, and flexible design standards.

The request has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee.

On June 21, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.

LEGAL NOTICES:

Property Owner Notices - Mailed June 10, 2016
Sign Installed - Installed June 10, 2016
Newspaper Notice - Published June 23, 2016

Staff recommends approval of the request.

I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. ____________ to amend the development regulations of Planned Development No. 105 and adopt a Concept Plan and Building Elevations for Connemara Crossing; generally located on the northeast corner of Alma Drive and Bethany Drive .