HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Bill 15.A-Attch03 02/03/20031 ATTACHMENT
y 2 DRAFT FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
3 PREZONING TO PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT
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5 MAGNOLIA PLACE
6 1120 Magnolia Avenue /1111 G'ossage Avenue
7 APN 048 -141- 012/048 - 132 -027'
8 ANX00001, TSM00002, PRE00011
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11 1. That the Planned Unit District, will result in a more desirable use of land and a better
12 physical environment than would be possible under any single zoning district or
13 combination of zoning districts. The Planned Unit District allows the clustering of homes
14 within the development in order to preserve an 8.28 -acre portion of the site for a
15 neighborhood park, which' will allow the City to expand its park acreage and bring it
16 more into compliance with adopted minimum standards. If developed under county
17 regulations, the entire parcel could be used for very low density housing, eliminating the
18 potential for parkland. The range of lots sizes results in a lessening of development
19 intensity at the edge of the Urban Limit Line.
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21 2. That the proposed rezoning to PUD is consistent with the provisions of Article 19A,
22 Planned Unit District, of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicants submitted the required
23 materials, including a Unit Development Plan and applicable fees; with the application.
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25 3. That the PUD is proposed on property which has a suitable relationship to one or more
26 thoroughfares and that said thoroughfares are adequate to carry any additional traffic
27 generated by the development. Traffic studies were completed for the project to analyze
28 the potential traffic impacts. It concluded that the traffic generated by the proposed
29 project is expected to have only a minor impact on traffic operation in the area. Proposed
30 street improvements, including installation of sidewalk and a roundabout at the Magnolia
31 Avenue /Elm Street intersection will have a beneficial impact on Magnolia Avenue
32 vehicular, pedestrian.and bicycle traffic.
34 4. That the proposed project, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the public welfare,
35 will be in the best interests of the City, and will be in keeping with the general intent and
36 spirit of the zoning regulations of the City and with the General Plan. The project will
37 occur within the City's Sphere of Influence and Urban, Limit Line on property slated for
38 development. The developer will dedicate 8.28 acres the City for a neighborhood park
39 and provide a maintenance annuity, helping the City to expand its park acreage and bring
40 -it closer to compliance with adopted minimum standards. The infrastructure
41 improvements will contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the community.
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