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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z14-019 - Rezoning from RM-12 to RAD-Conditional for the development of 194 single-family homes - 47.396 Acres - Land Lots 274, 303 and 304 - 490 Windy Hill Road - Smyrna Residential, LLC
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ISSUE: Smyrna Residential, LLC is requesting rezoning from RM-12 to RAD-Conditional for 194 single-family detached residences on 47.396 acres at a density of 4.09 units per acre. No land use change from Urban Residential is required for rezoning.
BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Board heard the rezoning request at the July 14, 2014 meeting and made a recommendation for approval by a vote of 7 - 0.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning request from RM-12 to RAD-Conditional for 194 single-family units at a density of 4.09 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirement #2, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code is not applicable)
1. 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 hardy plank for any elevation facing these roads.
2. 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.
3. The developer shall provide at least 200 square feet of common space per lot. This common space shall be developed with improvements for the residential subdivision such as: gazebos, fountains, recreational/playground equipment or walking trails. The common space shall be controlled and maintained by the Homeowners Association
4. The detention pon...
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