Title
Resolution to Approve North Sky Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 31.77 Acres, West Side of Pontiac Trail, North of Skydale (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 Yeas and 2 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution requesting approval to construct 196 dwelling units consisting of 92 single-family detached dwelling units, two single-family dwelling units above garages, 62 two-family dwelling units in 31 duplex buildings, and 40 multiple-family dwelling units in 10 buildings. This proposed site plan is a revision to the previously approved North Sky Planned Project Site Plan, approved by Council in June 2005, for 182 dwelling units. The current site plan expands the property through the annexation of three additional parcels and proposes 14 more units than previously approved.
Planned project modifications have been requested from the R4A height and placement standards as follows:
1) Allow 34 feet of height for the multiple-family buildings (30 feet maximum allowed). The increased height will allow garages to be provided underneath the buildings. Benefits justifying this modification are the reduction of impervious surface, use of land more efficiently, elimination of the need for parking lots, and increased security for residents by
2) Allow reduced front setbacks along the west side of Letitia Street (9 to 13 feet proposed; 40 feet required) and the north side of Mial Street (10 to 14 feet proposed; 25 feet required).
3) Allow 10-foot building separation between adjacent single-family and/or two-family dwellings and adjacent multiple-family dwellings (20 feet required). Benefits justifying this modification, and the setback modifications listed in #2 above, are higher efficiency of design, pedestrian orientation, and a traditional neighborhood design.
A development agreement has been prepared that addresses public and private utilities, a future special assessment district for improvements to Pontiac Trail, preservation of lan...
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