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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z14-021 - Rezoning from R-15 and RTD to RTD-Conditional for the development of a 49 unit townhome subdivision - 13.203 Acre Tract - Land Lots 342 and 379 - 619 Church Road - Venture Homes, Inc.
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ISSUE: Venture Homes, Inc. is requesting a rezoning from R-15 and RTD to RTD-Conditional for the development of 49 townhomes at a density of 3.71 units per acre at 619 Church Road. This rezoning will not require a land use change of the Future Development Map from Medium Density Residential.
BACKGROUND: The zoning request was tabled at the August 11, 2014 Planning and Zoning Board meeting to provide the applicant the opportunity to address staff comments and concerns.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the request rezoning from R-15 and RTD to RTD-Conditional for the development of a 49 unit townhome subdivision at a density of 3.71 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirement #2 and 15 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 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 Ass...
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