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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPollard North Revisions Revised BRIGHTON December 31, 2024 C.Caleb Hood, Deputy Director Community Development Services Meridian City Hall RE:Pollard North—Commission Response Dear Mr. Hood: During the P&Z Commission hearing on December 5t", comments were made regarding density, open space, transitions and the overall impact on the surrounding community. Several commissioners stated that the proposed density is too high,with some suggesting that reducing the number of units or adjusting the open space layout could help alleviate those issues. On the other hand, some commissioners highlighted potential benefits, such as offering attainable housing options and catering to active lifestyles, arguing that the location near key state highway intersections and services makes it suitable for higher density. The Alden Ridge developer questioned the transition of Pollard North to the adjoining properties. Pollard North is consistent with the previously approved preliminary plat of Pollard Subdivision. With the removal of the assisted living project, we have continued single family, detached homes along the boundary. Additionally, it is important to note that the lots directly adjacent to Alden Ridge will be buffered by a 30-foot landscape buffer, as proposed by Alden Ridge. Taking into consideration the comments, we have implemented several adjustments to address these and better align with the provided feedback. Below is a detailed list of the modifications we have made to the Pollard North plan. • Overall density reduction of 20 units to 7.947 units per acre—an 11.3% decrease • Increased lot widths from 50 feet to 60 feet from Pollard Ln.to Schwenkfelder Ave. • Replaced some paired units with detached units • Provided additional qualified open space for a project total of 19.94% • Added additional pedestrian access points More specifically,the following changes are reflected on the revised preliminary plat (12/23/2024): DENSITY Size Type Submitted REVISED DIFFERENCE Paired Carriage B 92 70 -22 40s Carriage C 38 45 +7 50s Front Al 29 0 -29 60s Front A2 0 24 +24 72s Front D 18 18 0 TOTAL 177 157 -20 Plat Acres: 19.756 Density 8.959 7.947 -1.012 DU/ACRE BRIGHTON—Creating GREAT Places—2929 W. Navigator Drive,Ste.400, Meridian, ID 83642 www.brightoncorp.com 208-378-4000 QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE Site Submitted REVISED Open Space 3.53 acres 3.94 acres Open Space 17.86% 19.94% LOCATION OF MODIFICATIONS 3 --- - 4 Total density reduction of 20 units Q Adjusted lot widths from 50'to 60' Q4 Created two additional green space areas • Eliminated five(5)buildable lots • Eliminated two(2)buildable lots 2Q Replaced the paired units with Q5 Widen green space buffer along W Waverton detached units.Added green space. • Eliminated two(2)buildable lots • Eliminated seven(7)buildable lots © Widened the proposed green space Qs Moved the dog park and added green space accompanied with the walking paths • Eliminated two(2)buildable lots • Eliminated two(2)buildable lots 1MI1100TH • Pollard North . 3 4 6 Y .i•:a r .' 1,....... . ....• ...... o .. .ro.A p,.lY. Furthermore,the development will now proceed in two phases, as depicted below.This phased approach has been adopted to better align with our operational strategies. `i I$ I; o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 © o u _ o o c o 0 0 0 0 w.rw.ousr. PHASE r PHASE g 0 These changes reflect our commitment to addressing comments, while maintaining the benefits of the project at an R-8 density within the requested TN-R zone.Transitions are maintained, single family adjacent to single family is proposed, and ample open space is distributed throughout the design of Pollard North. We believe this updated plan strikes a thoughtful balance between community input and the vision for Pollard North. We have updated the Pollard North preliminary plat to include the noted changes within this letter. If you or your staff have questions, or require additional information, please let me know for expedited response. Sincerely, Brighton Development, Inc. Digitally signed by Elizabeth Benski DN:C=US,E=ebenski@brighlon.00, Elizabeth Benski O=Brighton Corporation, OU=Development,CN=Elizabeth Benski Date:2024.1231 10:56:07-07'00' Eli Benski Project Manager