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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ - Narrative Updated BRIGHTON February 10,2025 C. Caleb Hood,Deputy Director Community Development Services Meridian City Hall RE:Pollard North—Application Changes Dear Mr. Hood: Taking into consideration the comments and concerns from commissioners,neighbors,and City Council, we have implemented several adjustments to better align with the feedback provided. Below is a detailed list of the modifications we have made to the Pollard North plan. In response to density concerns,we have made the following alterations • Overall density reduction of 20 units to 7.947 units per acre • Increased northern lot widths from 50 feet to 60 feet from Pollard Ln. to Schwenkfelder Ave. • Replaced some paired units with detached units PRELIMINARY PLAT ooa0000 � ® eo• �� 0000000 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® o 0 o a o a o m e• c� � � ® O=© 774 (ipa+i9W G327+ i�0 'DRe -- w• 177 RESIDENTIAL LOTS -'- -- ORIGINAL 21 LANDSCAPE COMMON LOTS PRELIMINARY PLAT i Em i�.,� qN 157 RESIDENTIAL LOTS(-20) ,i REV SED f'; 27 LANDSCAPE COMMON LOTS (+6) BRIGHTON—Creating GREAT Places—2929 W. Navigator Drive,Ste.400, Meridian, ID 83642 www.brightoncorp.com 208-378-4000 In response to open space concerns,we • Provided additional qualified open space for a total of 19.94% • Additional pedestrian connections LQUALIFIED OPEN SPACE I -P N T PRE MINARY PLAT F� C11 C� OPEN SPACE EXHIBIT ORIGINAL T -.77 M CIF .1 ...... ..... TPRELIMINRRY PEN SPACE EXB16R REVISED ENHANCED /ADDEID OPEN SPACE /AMENITIES (11.65%INCREASE) We also acknowledge concerns of multifamily development being a permitted use in the TN-R zone. The Future Land Use Map designation of"Medium Density Residential"allows density up to 8 units/acre. Regardless of the zone,we conform to the FLUM with a gross density of 7.947 du/acre. We are requesting a zoning change of R-15,where multifamily is not principally permitted, for the internal portion and maintaining the existing R-8 at the perimeter of the development, as depicted on the following page. The amended Development Agreement will incorporate the new site plan and preliminary plat with the 20-lot reduction;the enhanced qualified open space, amenities,and pathway connections; and conformance with the FLUM's Medium Density Residential designation, even with the R-15 zoning changes. ZONING �'Sos­e­� S1SS\MSo TN-R ORIGINAL ZONING RETAIN R-8 PERIMETER ZONING TRANSITION }+. • r� « -. - . W - —ham-I lr . — - — . — . — . w, • . — - — . — - — - m: . I� 7 41�y'Sl5 l4�Vf-1k } L R-15 ZONING WITH FLUM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVISED Furthermore,the development will now proceed in two phases, as depicted below. This phased approach reflects our commitment to ensuring that Pollard North enhances the area without overwhelming existing infrastructure and community resources and to better align with our operational strategies. PHASE2 i— PHASE O C,� ulu o' ct) 3 We understand that traffic is a concern. A traffic signal has been funded by Brighton to be installed at Levi Lane and Chinden Blvd. The timing is dependent on ITD,but we anticipate it will be completed prior to any residential occupancy in Pollard North. The additional traffic signal at Levi Lane will benefit the entire area and provide more outlets and safe routes for all nearby residents,including westbound trips from Fairbourne. It is expected that most traffic generated from Pollard North will use Levi Lane,however, some residents may choose to utilize Waverton Drive to access Black Cat. Likewise,west-bound trips from Fairbourne Subdivision may utilize Waverton to access Levi. Waverton was approved and constructed as a collector road in both Fairbourne and Pollard North. A collector road is not intended to be a"neighborhood"street,rather it is designed to collect traffic from inside the neighborhood and direct it out, in this case,by way of Black Cat or Levi to Chinden. While it may be concerning to have additional traffic, it is unlikely that drivers would drive through any local streets since there is no benefit for them to do so. -.a OffiffiWX AF ii ` j 3 �`. . Collector Roads Pollard North Local Streets Fairbourne Local Streets 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. Eli Benski Project Manager 4