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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z15-020 - Rezoning from R-15 to RAD-Conditional for the construction of four (4) single-family homes - 1.099 Acre Tract - Land Lot 560 - 1463 & 1471 Spring Street - Wilson Built Homes, LLC
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ISSUE: Wilson Built Homes, LLC is requesting a rezoning from R-15 to RAD-Conditional for the construction of four (4) single-family homes at a density of 3.64 units per acre at 1463 & 1471 Spring Street. The two (2) existing homes will be demolished and four (4) new homes will be constructed facing Spring Street, Walker Court & Mimosa Circle.
BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Board heard the rezoning request at the October 12, 2015 meeting and recommended approval by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the request rezoning from R-15 to RAD-Conditional for the construction of four (4) new single-family residences at a density of 3.64 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirement #1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code is not applicable)
• There shall be protective covenants with a mandatory homeowners association on all lots. These protective covenants shall be supplied to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit.
• The detention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to homes inside and outside the development. The storm water detention plan shall be designed to create at least a 10% reduction in a 2-year to 100-year storm event. The City Engineer shall approve all plans.
• All utilities within the development shall be underground.
• The developer shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including additional right-of-way dedications) deemed necessary by either the City or the County during construction plan review. Sidewalks shall be provided by the developer inside the subdivision and outside the subdivision adjacent to any public right-of-way consistent with City's requirements for the extent of the development. A grass buffer with a minimum width of 2' shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk.
• No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
• The developer will comply with the City's current tree ordinance (unless noted elsewhere). All required tree protection measures shall be adhered to by the developer during construction.
• All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
• All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as appropriate.
• All single-family and/or duplex residential lots shall provide the following at the time of certificate of occupancy: either four 3" caliper trees or three 4" caliper trees, unless otherwise approved by the City's Arborist. The following species of trees may be used: Nuttall Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Allee Elm, and Village Green Zelkova. Other species may be used if approved by the City.
Special Conditions
• The development shall maintain the following setbacks:
Front - 25' (from the existing ROW)
Street Side - 25' (from the existing ROW)
Interior Side - 5'
Exterior Side - 10'
Rear - 15'
• Driveway - 22' minimum length from building face to back of sidewalk.
• The driveways on Walker Court and Mimosa shall not be closer than 50' to the curb on the Spring Street.
• Each home shall have a two-car garage with decorative garage doors.
• The development shall be developed with a minimum lot size of 9,166 square feet.
• The right-of-ways along Spring Street, Walker Court and Mimosa Circle shall be increased to 50 feet. Therefore, a dedication of approximately 10' feet is required along the right-of-ways of Mimosa Circle and Walker Court. A dedication of 5' is required along the right-of-way of Spring Street.
• The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision shall include a mixture of elements including; but not limited to: brick, stone, shake, hardy plank and stucco. No elevation shall be comprised of 100% hardy plank siding. The residences whose lots abut external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize more than 25% hardy plank siding for any elevation facing these roads.
• Lots #1 & #3 shall have the front of the home facing Spring Street as shown on the Zoning Plan.
• All homes shall have usable front porches.
• The developer shall provide a 5' sidewalk with a 2' grass buffer along Spring Street, Walker Court and Mimosa Circle for the length of the development.
• All trees within the limits of disturbance and not located within a tree protection area must be removed during the land clearing and grading phase of the development.
• The developer shall be responsible for any water or sewer improvements deemed necessary for the provision of services to the community.
• The developer shall pipe the existing stormwater ditch that runs along the northern and eastern boundaries of the property. The City Engineer shall review and approve all plans.
• The developer shall be responsible for any stormwater improvements deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
• Approval of the subject property for the Residential Attached Detached (RAD) zoning district shall be conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with the submitted site plan dated 9/11/2015 created by Paul Lee Engineering Associates, Inc
• The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted and dated 9/11/2015. Approval of any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of Community Development.