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Project: Touchstone
Location: south side of Fairview Avenue across from N. Jericho Road, approximately 1,300 feet west of
Locust Grove Road.
Applications: annexation and zoning, preliminary plat, and conditional use permit for a multi-family
development.
Gross Residential Density: 10.83
Highlights of Proposed Development: Thc applicant is requesting annexation aud :.luning uf 4.43 acres to
R-15, Preliminary Plat approval of two multi-family building lots with two common lots and Conditional
Use approval of a 48 multi-family dwellings contained in six eight~plexes. Approximately 10.8% (0.4
acres) of the site is being set aside for open space.
Other: The DA shall incorpurate the following:
· That the following shall be the only allowed uses on this property:
multifamily development and allowed accessory uses of the R-15 zone.
· That a maximum of 48 units will be constructed on this site.
· That a street buffer be installed along Fairview Avenue prior to
occupancy of any new dwelling units.
· That cross access to/from the proposed North Jericho Way be provided
to the parcel to the west, for future development along Fairview Avenue.
Elevations: Yes
Commission Recommendation: approval at their July 20,2006 hearing.
Summary of Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Jeff Mach, Sabrina Whitehead
ii. In opposition: Greg Vastobin
Ill. Commenting: Karalee Blau, Lorinda Williams
Key Issues of Discussion by Commission:
i. Proposed height of the buildings;
ii. Residential condominiums
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: required six foot high solid fencing along perimeter
property lines.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
· Property boundary dispute
· Updated legal description of the proposed annexation.
i. Staff has met with the applicant to resolve this issue;
ii. The current staff report only contains a written legal description;
iii. A map and closure report is still required for review and final approval by public
works.
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