HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Villas @ Lochsa Falls (AZ-08-002, PP-08-002, CUP-08-003, PS-08-001 and ALT-08-002)
Location, size of property and existing zoning: 5555 N. Linder Road; I acres; existing zoning is RUT (Ada County).
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: 1. North: Lochsa Falls Subdivision No. 1; zoned R-4
2. West: Lochsa Falls Subdivision No. 1; zoned R-4
3. South: Single-family residence; zoned RUT (Ada County)
4. East: Rocky Mountain High School; zoned R-8
Applications: Annexation, Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit, Private Street and Alternative Compliance
Overall Project Description & Subdivision Information:
1.
Residential Lots: 1
2.
Non-residential Lots:
3.
Total Building Lots:
4.
Common Lots: 1
5.
Other Lots:
6.
Total Lots: 2
7.
Gross Density: 7
8.
Proposed # of Structures:
14 buildings as shown on the concept plan.
Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: The applicant is proposing three private streets that will provide access and
circulation within the proposed development. Primary access to the site is proposed from Cedar Grove (half street section)
via a cul-de-sac that will be dedicated to ACHD and will be extended if/when the parcel to the south annexes into the
City.
Landscaping:
1. Width of street buffer(s): A twenty-five foot wide landscape buffer is required on N. Linder Road, an
arterial roadway.
2. Width of buffer(s) between land uses: N/A
3. Percentage of site as open space: The site is under the 5 acre requirement requiring 10% open space for
the site. However, the applicant is required to comply with the multi -family standards of the UDC for usable
open space.
4. Other landscaping standards: Landscaping adjacent to micro -paths should comply with UDC 11-3B-12.
The applicant has requested alternative compliance for this requirement.
Off -Street Parking: The applicant has requested alternative compliance for this standard. Parking will be provided in front
of the units via tandem parking stalls except for the four single detached units internal to the development. Guest parking
has been provided to comply with the additional parking requirements for those units.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: With the conditions listed in Exhibit B, this project complies with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Compliance with UDC: With the conditions listed in Exhibit B, this project complies with the UDC.
Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: Open space requirement for the site.
Staff Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of the Villas @ Lochsa Falls Project.
Notes:
March 3, 2008 AZ 08-002
MERIDIAN PLANNING & ZONING MEETING March 6, 2008
APPLICANT D.T. Campbell Investments ITEM NO. 10
REQUEST Public Hearing - Annexation and Zoning of 3 acres from RUT to an R-15
(Medium High Density Residential) zone for Villas @ Lochsa Falls -
5555 N. Linder Road
AGENCY COMMENTS
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NAMPA MERIDIAN IRRIGATION:
SETTLERS' IRRIGATION:
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