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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA033 - Council Action Form dated February 28, 2006 C104 ITEM # DATE 02/28/06 COUNCIL ACTION FORM T�Jc I It ► 1 cp &2cy �C J _ SUBJECT: A REQUEST TO APPROVE MINOR REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED WESTWOOD VILLAGE PLANNED RESIDENTIALJt DEVELOPMENT (PRD) PLAN BACKGROUND: The property owner/applicant of Westwood Village is requesting approval of proposed modifications to the previously approved Westwood Village site plan. The overall changes primarily address Buildings A and B on the subject site, as well as drive aisle reconfiguration. The proposed site plan modifications include the following: ■ Building A, adjacent to Marshall Avenue, is moved back from the street and has been reduced in size from a three-story building to a two-story building. The location of Building A has also been designed to minimize the impact of the mature oak trees that would be adjacent to the building. ■ Building A previously had: ■ Five (5) three-bedroom units ■ Five (5) two-bedroom units ■ Two (2) one-bedroom units ■ Total: 27 bedrooms ■ Building A is now being proposed with: ■ Eight (8) one-bedroom units ■ Eight (2) two-bedroom units ■ Total: 16 bedrooms (reduction of 11 units for Building A) ■ Building B previously had: ■ Fifteen (15) three-bedroom units (45 total bedrooms) ■ Building B is now being proposed with: ■ Twenty-four (24) efficiencies ■ Twelve (12) one-bedroom units ■ Total: 36 bedrooms (reduction of 9 bedrooms) ■ A total of 20 bedrooms is being reduced by the proposed plan. ■ An additional row of 13 parking spaces is being proposed east of Building B. ■ Drive aisle reconfiguration: The drive aisle connecting Buildings A and B is proposed to be reconfigured to minimize the impact of existing mature oak trees. The previous plan would require the elimination of several oak trees to construct the driveway as approved. The drive previously approved on the east side of Building A has also been eliminated, allowing for additional open space on the east side of Building A. A revised, looped drive is also proposed to the north of Building A that would significantly reduce the impact to the subject site in comparison to the previously approved plan. ■ Approved bedroom density = 26.7 bedrooms per acre. Proposed bedroom density = 23.2 bedrooms per acre. ■ Approved building square-footage (Buildings A and B)=44,343 square-feet. Proposed building square-footage = 40,004 square-feet. This is a reduced square-footage of 4,339 square-feet. ■ Buildings A and B are located to meet all current setback requirements. ■ The footprint of Building B has been reduced in the proposed plan from the approved plan, reducing the impact on the subject site. Zoning. The existing base zoning of the subject property is: RL (Residential Low Density) and RM (Residential Medium Density), with the Planned Residence District (F-PRD) floating zone applied to the subject property. No change to the existing zoning is requested. The "F-PRD" (Planned Residence District) is intended to provide for development of a variety of innovative housing types, including: attached and detached dwellings, zero lot line detached housing, clustered housing development, residential condominiums, and innovative multiple family housing projects. In all instances, development that occurs in areas zoned "F-PRD" (Planned Residence District) shall include integrated design, open space, site amenities, and landscaping that exceeds the requirements that exist in underlying base zone development standards. Property developed according to the F-PRD (Planned Residence District)floating zone requirements shall create a development pattern that is more aesthetic in design and sensitive to the natural features of the site and to surrounding uses of land than would customarily result from the application of base zone requirements. Planned Residential Development (PRD) Development Principles. Property that is developed according to the F-PRD requirements shall create a development pattern that is more aesthetic in design and sensitive to the natural features of the site and to the surrounding uses of land than would customarily result from the application of the base zone requirements. Innovation and flexibility in design and development of property shall create a more efficient and effective use of land. Property that is zoned F-PRD shall adhere to the following development principles: 1. Provide forinnovative and imaginative approaches to residential development that would not occur as a result of the underlying zoning regulations. • The proposed amendments to Westwood Village reduces the overall density of the project and will save existing, mature oak trees, which would otherwise be removed with the approved plan. 2. Result in a more efficient, aesthetic, desirable and economic use of land and other resources while maintaining density of use, as provided for in the Land Use Policy Plan and the underlying zoning. • The type and land use will not be changed by the proposed modifications. Density of the project will be reduced by the proposed modifications. 3. Promote innovative housing development that emphasizes efficient and affordable home ownership and occupancy. • A total of 11 units will be lost by the proposed site plan. However, an increase in efficiency and one-bedroom units will increase in comparison to the approved plan, thus allowing smaller, more affordable units. 2 4. Provide for flexibility in the design,height, and placement of buildings that are compatible with and integrate with existing, developed neighborhoods and the natural environment. • Building A is being reduced from a three-story building to a two-story building. This will reduce the visual impact on the adjacent neighborhood. Building B will be maintained as a three-story building but is located near commercial development. The height variation of the two buildings on-site will also help to create on-site, visual interest. 5. Promote aesthetic building architecture,significant availability of open space, well designed and landscaped off-street parking facilities that meet or exceed the underlying zone development standards, more recreation facilities than would result from conventional development, and pedestrian and vehicular linkages within and adjacent to the property. • The existing plan met all of these requirements and the modification to this plan improves on the approved plan. Open space will be maintained by the proposed plan by existing easements. Parking is integrated into the development and is reduced along the perimeter of the subject site in comparison to the approved plan. The subject site is still within walking distance to multiple commercial services(restaurants, bank,etc.). A bus stop is adjacent to the site and available across Lincoln Way as well. 6. Provide for the preservation of identified natural, geologic, historic and cultural resources, drainage ways, floodplains, water bodies, and other unique site features through the careful placement of buildings and site improvements. • Overall building square-footage and building footprints have been reduced. Building location has been designed with attention given to saving mature oak trees on-site. Drive aisle has been redesigned so that more oak trees will be preserved than would be with the approved plan. 7. Provide for a development design that can be more efficiently served by existing and proposed infrastructure, including: street, water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure, than would be otherwise required as a result of conventional development. • All utilities are in place and available. No changes to the street system are proposed. Signalized intersections exist at both Dotson/Lincoln Way and Marshall Avenue/Lincoln Way. Storm water will be handled by existing facilities on-site. 3 Planned Residential Development (PRD) Supplemental Development Standards. Property that is zoned F-PRD shall be developed in accordance with the Zone Development Standards listed in Table 29.1203(5). Each of those standards is listed below: 1. Area Requirement. A minimum of two(2) acres shall be required for all areas developed as F-PRD. The subject site includes 7.18 acres. Therefore, the area requirement is met. 2. Density. Densities shall comply with the densities provided for in the Land Use Policy Plan and the underlying base zone regulations. In the case of more than one base zone designation, each area of the PRD project shall comply with the density limitation that is established for the base zone of that area. Density transfer from one area of a PRD project to another area of the same project with a lower base zone density is not permitted. • The density of the development will be reduced by the proposed modifications and fall within the requirements for the underlying RM and RL zoning districts. 3. Height Limitations. Structures proposed to be developed in areas zoned PRD shall be compatible with the predominant height of the structures in adjacent neighborhoods. • Building A, closest to existing residential development, has been reduced from a three-story building to a two-story building. Building B is a three-story building, but is located adjacent to Lincoln Way and existing commercial development. 4. Minimum Yard and Setback Requirements. • Buildings A an B meet all required minimum setbacks. 5. Parking Requirements. • The proposed modifications and the overall development meet all City of Ames parking requirements. See parking table on the site plan for details. 6. Open Space Design Requirements. • The parking lot coverage and drive aisles have been designed with less coverage over the approved plan. Buildings A and B have been reduced in overall square-footage. The net gain for the subject site will be an increase of open space. Amenities that were approved with the original plan are maintained with the modified site plan and include tennis/basketball court, pool, and open yard area. 4 7. Open Space Area Requirement. • The parking lot coverage and drive aisles have been designed with less coverage over the approved plan. Buildings A and B have been reduced in overall square-footage. The net gain for the subject site will be an increase of open space. 8. Open Space Improvements and Amenities. • The open space improvements and amenities in Westwood Village will not be changed by the proposed modifications. 9. Maintenance of Open Space and Site Amenities. • The development is an apartment complex and all open space and amenities are maintained by the property owner. Recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission. With a vote of 6-0 and one abstention, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the minor revisions to the previously approved Westwood Village Planned Residential Development (PRD) Plan at its meeting of February 15, 2006. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The City Council can approve the proposed modifications to Westwood Village. 2. The City Council can deny the proposed modifications to Westwood Village. 3. The City Council can modify this request to the proposed modifications to Westwood Village. 4. Action on this request can be postponed and referred back to City staff and/or the applicants for additional information. 5 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: There were several comments made at the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing concerning increased traffic generated by the new construction and the potential loss of existing, mature oak trees. The staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission believe that the overall impact of the proposed modifications listed above will minimize the impact on existing, mature oak trees by reducing overall site density and redesign of parking stalls and drive aisles. The reduction in density and building height (Building A) will also minimize the impact on existing buildings on the subject site, as well as adjacent residential developments. The change in bedroom size and number of units allows for more affordable units in comparison to the approved three- and four-bedroom units. Impact on the public infrastructure will also be minimal since utilities to the subject site exist and all street improvements are developed. Storm water detention will also be handled within the site by existing facilities. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that Alternative #1 be adopted. Alternative#1 is a recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed modifications to Westwood Village. Attachments 6 G' ip U ` oOO�.� "`0 OAKL�AND ST m Subject u � Area z p W WEST ST w' � u p J, O�t`O� h STORY ST'� a WESTBROOK"DR% � C '�BAUGHMAN RD� � Z � F N O Cw � TRIPP STD �. N< APLIN RD m p Location Map Westwood Village Planned Residence District 0 355 710 1,420 Feet �(SNOI1 .1335 ' S3QIVA ..4 r w cvv.-h Nrn env co U.LL U. (+j Q LONNd 91H3d11 o p M 4['��,j N o (n CO r z C7 o �e3 O c of .6 N coma n ? Q ¢ ,. 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