The property is generally located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Bethany Drive and Montgomery Boulevard. The property to the east is zoned Planned Development PD No. 99 Mixed Use. The property to the south is zoned Planned Development No. 121 for Single-Family Residential (R-7), Multi-Family Residential (MF-18), and Corridor Commercial. The property to the west (across Montgomery Boulevard) is zoned Planned Development No. 105 for Single-Family Residential (R-5).  The properties to the north (across Bethany Drive), are zoned Planned Development No. 26 Single Family and Planned Development No. 55 Community Facilities.

The property is currently zoned Planned Development No. 76 Local Retail and Planned Development No. 76 Townhome. The applicant is requesting to amend the base zoning to Single-Family Residential (R-7). The PD amendment request includes 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 with strategically located community reserve areas.

The proposed residential development is approximately 29.001± acres. The Concept Plan shows a total of 131± front and rear entry lots with two product types. Approximately 54 units (41% of the total lots) will be Product Type A, which are 55'X130' (or 55'X110' for cul-de-sac or knuckle lots) front-entry lots. Approximately 77 units (59% 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 is 4.6 units/acre. There are two (2) access points into the development; both on Montgomery Boulevard. 

The plan also shows approximately 6.05± acres of open space labeled as Community Reserve Areas which is provided throughout the development; this exceeds ALDC requirements. A 10' Hike and Bike trail is proposed along Bethany Drive on the northern side of the property. This trail continues from Angel Field West (on the west) and connects to the existing Hike and Bike trail along Watters Branch (on the east).

Screening for the property will consist of eight foot (8') masonry screening wall along Bethany Drive, Montgomery Boulevard (except for the Community Reserve Area), and along the southern property boundary. An eight foot (8') Tube Steel or Wrought-Iron fence will be provided along the Community Reserve Area on Montgomery Boulevard. A six foot (6') Tube Steel or Wrought-Iron fence will be provided along the lots that directly abut the Community Reserve Area on the eastern side of the property.

Various building elevations will be incorporated in the development. The primary building materials for both product types are brick, stone, and stucco, with the roof materials consisting of asphalt shingles, tile, and standing seam metal roof. For Product Type B, no more than 40% of the lots can be constructed with up to 100% siding. However, Type B lots adjacent to Bethany Drive, Montgomery Boulevard, and on end caps shall be 100% masonry.

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

The request has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee.

On August 16, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.

LEGAL NOTICES:

Property Owner Notices - Mailed August 5, 2016
Sign Installed - Installed August 5, 2016
Newspaper Notice - Published August 25, 2016

Staff recommends approval of the request.

I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. ____________ to amend the Development Regulations and adopt a Concept Plan and Building Elevations for a 29.001± acre portion of Planned Development No. 76 generally located on the southeast corner of Bethany Drive and Montgomery Boulevard. [Angel Field East: Detached Single Family Residential]