Title
Resolution to Approve the Liberty Flats Site Plan and Development Agreement, 2658 West Liberty Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of 68 apartments in seven three-story buildings on a vacant 4.7-acre site.
Petition Summary:
* The Site Plan proposes 68 apartments in seven three-story buildings, along with a clubhouse and leasing office, outdoor pool and playground, and 136 parking spaces.
* A development agreement has been prepared to construction of public sidewalk across this site's frontage and extending east to connect with the existing public sidewalk, as well as sanitary sewer mitigation and utility easements.
* The petitioner addressed issues raised by Planning Commission to soften the appearance of the development upon entering the driveway by adding perennial beds and shrubs at the building entrances to break up the facades, and revising the entrances to be more attractive and symmetrical by centering the doorways and adding windows above. The petitioner investigated the possibility of a mid-block crossing of West Liberty Street but found it would be unsafe to encourage pedestrian crossings at that location.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 15, 2016 recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: March 15, 2016 Planning Staff Report
March 15, 2016 Planning Commission Minutes
April 19, 2016 Draft Development Agreement
Staff
Prepared By: Alexis DiLeo, City Planner
Reviewed By: Benjamin Carlisle, Interim Planning Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Liberty Street Development, LLC has requested site plan approval in order to develop a 68-unit multiple-family residential development,
Whereas, A development agreement has been prepared to address public sidewalk installation, sanitary sewer mitigation and utility easements,
Whereas, The ...
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