HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from Planning (2)Project: Harcourt Subdivision
Location, size of property and existing zoning:
The subject property is located on the south side of Victory Road, approximately 1/6 mile east of
Eagle Road in. Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, B.M. The site has been previously
platted and is currently identified as Lots 1, 2, 4, and 6 of Golden Eagle Estates Subdivision. The
subject property is within the City's Area of Impact and Urban Service Planning Area.
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning_
1. North: Sutherland Farms No. 1 Subdivision, zoned R-4;
Residential, zoned RUT (Ada County)
2. East: Rural residential, zoned RUT (Ada County)
3. South: Kingsbridge No. 1 Subdivision, zoned R-2;
Rural residential, zoned RUT (Ada County)
4. West: Rural residential, zoned RUT (Ada County)
Applications: Annexation & Zoning, and Preliminary Plat
Overall Project Descri tp ion:
The Applicant, Great Sky, Inc., has applied for Annexation and Zoning (AZ) of 23.05 acres from
RUT (Ada County) to R-4 (Medium Low -Density Residential) and Preliminary Plat approval of 60
single family residential lots and 5 common lots for Harcourt Subdivision.
The subject applications were scheduled to be heard before the Planning and Zoning Commission on
November 2, 2006. Prior to said meeting, the Applicant and Planning Staff were notified that ACHD
requested relocation of S. Zephyr Avenue, Harcourt's access to Victory Road, to align with S. Bay
Star Drive, Sutherland Farms' access to Victory Road to the north. This ultimately prompted a
substantial redesign of the preliminary plat. The new plan also proposes one less building lot.
Subdivision Information:
1. Residential Lots: 60
2. Non-residential Lots: 0
3. Total Building Lots: 60
4. Common Lots: 5
5. Total Lots: 65
6. Open Lots: 0
7. Residential Area: 22.37 acres
8. Gross Density: —2.68 units per acre (3.75 net density)
9. Lot Sizes: Lot sizes range from approximately 9,000 to 22,250 square feet. The average lot size is
approximately 12,000 square feet.
Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access:
The primary access to the development will be from Victory Road. The access is located
approximately 1150 feet east of the Eagle Road / Victory Road intersection. The second access to the
development will be Via Falcon Drive, a public street constructed with Golden Eagle Estates
Subdivision. Falcon Drive is currently constructed as a 24-foot wide cul-de-sac with/without
sidewalks, curb and gutter. Three stub connections to the east will be constructed to provide
connectivity to the County parcels upon their redevelopment. ACHD is supportive of the proposal
as long as all Site Specific and General Requirements are met. (See Exhibit B-7)
Existing Constraints and Opportunities: None
Landscaping & Amenities:
1. Width of street buffer(s): As per the Future Land Use Map, Victory Road is designated an
arterial road. The UDC (Table 11-2A-5) requires a 25-foot wide street buffer adjacent to arterials.
The landscape plan (Sheet L1.0) proposes a 25-foot wide buffer along Victory Road.
2. Width of buffer(s) between land uses: N/A
3. Percentage of site as open space: 1.42 acres (6.4%)
4. Other landscaping standards: Landscaping within parkways should comply with UDC 11-313-7C.
To qualify as open space, parkways shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') in width, measured
from back -of -curb to edge -of -sidewalk and shall contain trees (UDC 11-3G-313-5).
Comprehensive Plan Designations: Low Density Residential
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Compliance with UDC: Yes
Elevations: No
Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: None
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the subject AZ/PP applications with the conditions shown in Exhibit B
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