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WARD / COUNCILMEMBER: Ward 3 / Councilmember Lindley
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Public Hearing - Plat Approval with Variances - V20-073 - Subdivision of two lots into four lots for four single-family detached homes - Land Lot 485 - 1.8 acres - 3278 & 3288 King Springs Road - PM Builders LLC
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting approval to subdivide two lots into four lots while retaining the existing R-15 zoning category. The property is currently occupied with two residential structures that will be demolished. The subdivision will allow four new single-family detached homes to be built on separate lots.
The Planning Board recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 at the December 14, 2020 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development has reviewed the proposed plat against the requirements of the R-15 zoning district. The variances are necessary to orient the homes along King Springs and preserve vegetation and reduce land disturbance of the property. The subject property will maintain an R-15 zoning classification and will yield a density of 2.22 units per acre. Community Development recommends approval of the requested reconfiguration and replatting with the following conditions:
1. The property shall maintain the following setbacks:
Front - 40 feet
Side - 5 feet
Rear - 30 feet
2. The project shall have a minimum lot width of 50 feet.
3. A site distance analysis shall be provided for the proposed shared driveway.
4. The homes shall be rear-entry homes.
5. The development of more than 5,000 sq. ft. of new impervious surface the Storm Water Management Ordinance would be applicable.
6. Approval is conditioned upon substantial compliance with the site plan submitted on December 9, 2020.