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Item 8: Crossfield (RZ-09-002)
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JUL 1 4 2009
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE
Location: The site is located on the south side of W. Ustick Road, east of N. Blairmore Way, in Crossfield
Subdivision.
Application: Rezone of 10.13 acres of land from R-8 to TN-R
Highlights of the Request: The applicant is requesting a rezone of 10.13 acres from R-8 (medium density
residential) to TN-R (traditional neighborhood residential). No development is proposed at this time;
however, the applicant has submitted a conceptual development plan showing how the site may develop
in the future. The plan depicts Smulti-family structures consisting of 80 dwelling units, a pool,
clubhouse, 20 alley-loaded single-family residential lots, 2 attached single-family residential lots, and 3
detached single-family residential lots. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation for
this site is "Mixed Use Community (MU-C)" within a "Neighborhood Center (NC)."
Commission Recommendation: Approval at their June 4, 2009 public hearing.
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Becky McKay
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: Lori Luke, Carol Devers, and Joe Simunich
iv. Written testimony: None
Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission:
i. The layout and design of the proposed multi-family development in relation to the City's
design guidelines and vision for neighborhood center designated areas;
ii. The off-site extension of Venable Lane by the developer for access to Crossfield subdivision;
iii. The type of fencing to be installed adjacent to Venable Lane; and
iv. The requirement for a stub street to be provided to Venable Lane for future connectivity.
Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation:
i. Delete DA provision #1.2d and comment #3.12 in Exhibit B that require aprivate/public
street to be provided within the multi-family portion of the site for addressing purposes;
ii. Add a new DA provision that requires the developer to provide an address identification sign
at each entrance to the multi-family development (see DA provision #1.29); and
iii. Add a DA provision requiring the developer to work with Staff and ACRD to construct a
partial collector road from Ustick to Stanhope utilizing the right-of--way offered as a donation
by Joe Simunich during the public hearing (see DA provision # 1.2h).
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council:
i. The requirement for the off-site construction of Venable Lane as a provision of the subject
rezone.
ii. Staff recommends DA provision #h is modified to include, "The developer shall
construct a detached sidewalk along the east property boundary from W. Ustick Road
to W. Stanhope Street on the subject property. If Mr. Joe Simunich dedicates right-of-
way for the future extension of Venable Lane, the developer is responsible to place
barricades at the north and south ends of Venable Lane if required by ACHD:'
Written Testimony since P&Z Meeting: The applicant submitted a revised concept plan & elevations.
Note: The applicant has provided a revised concept plan since the P&Z hearing which includes a
(private) vehicular connection to Venable Lane and extended the pathway on the east side of the site
south to Stanhope Street.
The building materials shown on the elevations have also been revised since the last hearing to reflect
changes discussed w/staff on the Gramercy project (structures are the same).
7/14/2009
The P& Z Commission recommended approval of the rezone application and a development agreement
which includes the access to Venable; however, the initial and revised site plans and elevations are not
part of the recommendation for inclusion in the development agreement.
Because the site is designated as a Neighborhood Center, it should have a more urban character
consistent with the objectives and guidelines of Design Manual. The site design and elevations will be
evaluated through the Design Review process based on the adopted guidelines which were indent j~ed in
the staff report.
7/14/2009