HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Selway Apartments `
Location: west side of N. Goddard Creek Way, approximately 500 feet north of W. McMillan
Rd. and a quarter mile east of N:' Ten Mile Rd.
Applications: rezone ~
Highlights of Proposed Development: Requesting rezoning to be consistent with the Comp Plan
designation of high density residential. The subject property was previously approved for 171
multi-family dwelling units iri 2002 with the Lochsa Falls Planned Development. The
Development Agreement (DA) for this property requires Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval
prior to construction of the multi-family units. The final plat was approved in June 2007. The
City Council approved the Selway Apartment CUP for the site on December 18, 2007. The
property is approximately 10 acres in size and is currently zoned R-4.
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Commission Recommendation: approval at their February 7, 2008, public hearing.
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Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Lisa Bachman ~
iii. In opposition: Linda and Jim Ullman, Sandy and Jim Freeman, Chris Fries, Glen
Tiderman
iv. Commenting: None
v. Written testimony: None~t'
Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission:
i. The R-40 zoning designation appropriate for the density (17.1 d.u./ac) approved for the
site.
ii. The Commissioners discussed the potential that the rezone may increase the potential for
denser development on the site.
Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: none
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Written Testimony since Staff Report: Letter from applicant stating that they are in agreement
with the staff report.
Notes;
3/18/2008 Hearing Notes
Project: Selway Rezone (RZ-07-020)
Location, size of property and existing zoning: The site is located on the west side of N. Goddard Creek Way,
approximately 500 feet north of W. McMillan Rd. and a quarter mile east of N. Ten Mile Rd. The property is
approximately 10 acres in size; zoned R-4.
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Single-family homes, Fulfur Subdivision No.7 (aka — Lochsa Falls), 2. West: Single-family homes, Verona Subdivision, zoned R-8 zoned R-4
3. South: Vacant, zoned R-4 (Future Commercial Development); Single-family homes,
Bridgetower Crossing Subdivision No.7&9, zoned R-8 & R-4
4. East: Single-family homes, Fulfur Subdivision No.3 (aka — Lochsa Falls), zoned R-4
Applications: RZ-07-020
Landscaping:
1. Width of street buffer(s): N/A (existing on Goddard Creek)
2. Width of buffer(s) between land uses: N/A (a land use buffer will be required on the parcel to
the south when/if it develops with non-residential uses.)
3. Percentage of site as open space: The applicant states that 17% (74,782 sq. ft.) of the site is
being set aside for common open space.
4. Other landscaping standards: Landscaping adjacent to micro -paths should comply with UDC
11-3B-12.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: High Density Residential
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: Requesting rezoning to be consistent with the Comp Plan designation of
high density residential
Compliance with UDC: Requesting rezone to be consistent with the UDC density requirement.
History of Previous Actions: The subject property was previously approved for 171 multi -family dwelling units in
2002 with the Lochsa Falls Planned Development. The Development Agreement (DA) for this property requires
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval prior to construction of the multi -family units. The final plat was approved
in June 2007. The City Council approved the Selway Apartment CUP for the site on December 18, 2007.
Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: None
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of RZ-07-020, as presented in the Staff Report for the
hearing date of February 7, 2008, subject to the Finding of Facts as listed in Exhibit C.
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