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Resolution to Approve Residences at 615 South Main Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, at 615 South Main Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution to approve Residences at 615 South Main Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement. Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a 286,079 square foot apartment building on 1.98 acres.
Petition Summary:
* The Site Plan proposes a 6-story building consisting of 286,079 square feet, 174 understructure parking spaces, 229 dwelling units, 6,200 square feet of retail space, and improved pedestrian amenities along South Main and East Mosley Streets.
* The petitioner is requesting planned project modifications to increase the maximum building height from 60 feet to 75 feet and to provide setbacks that exceed the 10 foot maximum by up to 15 feet, in exchange for preservation of architectural and historical features including the fa?ade of the old buggy factory, providing a pedestrian pathway that will be available to the public, providing a minimum of 25% of the site as open space, and energy efficient design.
* The petitioner is requesting Brownfield plan approval from City Council for environmental cleanup.
* A development agreement has been prepared to address a permanent access easement, public sidewalk improvements, and a park contribution.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of May 17, 2016, recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: 5/17/16 Planning Staff Report
4/5/16 Planning Staff Report
5/17/16 Planning Commission Minutes
4/5/16 Planning Commission Minutes
12/9/15 Citizen Participation Report
11/18/15 Design Review Board Summary
6/22/16 Draft Development Agreement
Staff
Prepared By: Jeff Kahan, City Planner
Reviewed By: Jill Thacher, City Planner
Ben Carlisle, Acting Planning Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Administrator
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