The property is generally located north of Montgomery Boulevard and west of US Highway 75. The property to the north is zoned Planned Development No. 76 Single-Family Residential R-7. The properties to the west, south (across Montgomery Boulevard), and east are zoned Planned Development No. 121 Single-Family Residential R-7, Multi-Family Residential MF-18, and Corridor Commercial.
Planned Development No. 121 was adopted in August 2015 for Montgomery Ridge Phase II. The intent of this PD was to create a unique mixed-use development that integrated diverse housing, supportive retail/commercial services, and office space within a pedestrian oriented environment. The original PD comprised of approximately 92± acres and adopted a Concept Plan which subdivided the property into various "character zones." The applicant is requesting to amend the Development Regulations and adopt a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, and Open Space Exhibit for an urban residential development for a character zone which was slated for multi-story buildings with structured parking.
The property is approximately 10.765± acres. The Concept Plan shows two buildings - Building I (on the eastern side) and Building II (on the western side). Building I will be a 503,526 square foot building with a 203,214 square foot structured parking garage. There are a total of 363 units within the building comprising of one, two, and three bedroom units. The one-bedroom units make up 58% of the total units (211 units). The two-bedroom units make up 39% of the total units (141 units). The three-bedroom units make up 3% of the total units (11 units). Building II will be a 343,890 square foot building with a 145,895 square foot structured parking garage. There are a total of 252 units within the building comprising of one, two, and three bedroom units. The one-bedroom units make up 60% of the total units (152 units). The two-bedroom units make up 37% of the total units (93 units). The three-bedroom units make up 3% of the total units (7 units).
A majority of the parking for both buildings will be provided in the structured parking garage. For Building I, 97% of the parking for the development will be provided in the structured parking garage. The remaining 3% of the parking will be provided as surface parking spaces. The number of parking spaces provided equates to a parking ratio of 1.70 spaces/unit. For Building II, 99% of the parking for the development will be provided in the structured parking garage. The remaining 1% of the parking will be provided as surface parking spaces. The number of parking spaces provided equates to a parking ratio of 1.71 spaces/unit.
There are three (3) access points into the development. All three access points are on Montgomery Boulevard (which ultimately connects to both Bethany Drive and US Highway 75) - one through a public right-of-way (Marian Drive) and two through a 26' Firelane, Access, Utility, and Drainage Easement.
For Building I, approximately 1.70± acres of open space are provided. For Building II, approximately 0.75± acres of open space are provided. The Open Space Exhibit shows the open space primarily distributed around the perimeter of the two buildings. The Open Space Exhibit also specifies 5" caliper trees as an enhanced buffer between this property and the property to the north. Both of the urban residential buildings include courtyards offering several amenities such as enhanced paving, fire pits, outdoor dining, grills, and lounge areas. Additionally, both buildings include a rooftop pool with cabanas, lounge chairs, and seating areas, decorated with raised planters. A trail easement is provided on the southeastern side of the property for a potential connection to existing trails.
An eight-foot (8') masonry screening wall on top of a varying retaining wall will be built by the northern property along the northern perimeter of this property. This property will provide enhanced landscaping along the northern property boundary as an additional buffer.
The primary building materials, shown on the Building Elevations, are stone, brick, and stucco. Accent metal and woodtone siding is also proposed. The building height varies between 4-5 stories. The maximum height of the ridge line will be 73 feet for Building I and 69 feet for Building II, and the maximum plate height of the roof will be at 55 feet for both buildings. The maximum height of the garage for both buildings will be 7 stories with a maximum height of 79 feet (inclusive of the cabana).
The development regulations include the permitted use and proposed regulations for parking, setbacks, open space, density, and building height.
The request has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee.
On June 20, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.
LEGAL NOTICES
Public Hearing Sign - June 9, 2017
Public Hearing Notices - June 9, 2017
Newspaper Notice - June 21, 2017