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Resolution to Approve The Gallery Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 441 S. Ashley Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of The Gallery Site Plan for City Council approval, with Planned Project Modifications requested to exceed the maximum required front setback on S. Ashley by 11.77 feet and to allow a four-story streetwall height. The proposed project is located at 441 S. Ashley & 112, 116 and 118 W Jefferson to comprise a total lot area of 17,449 square feet. The proposed development will be a 23 unit residential development in one 34,810 square foot building.
Petition Summary:
* The site plan proposes to combine four lots and demolish the structures on each to construct a five-story, 34,810-square foot residential building. Parking is located below the building, though none is required as this site in located in the DDA. The west portion of this site is located in the floodplain. An easement is proposed over this area as a future connection to the Allen Creek Greenway.
* The petitioner is requesting a planned project modification to exceed the maximum required front setback on S. Ashley by 12 feet to stay out of the floodplain and to exceed the 3-story street wall height by one story due to the sloping nature of the sight. The petitioner indicates there are public benefits provided by providing open space in excess of the minimum required from 10 to 22 percent, the proposal is pedestrian oriented with close proximity to bus stops and transit center, and dedicating an easement over the southwest portion of the site for future connectivity to a greenway.
* A development agreement has been prepared to address the Parks Contribution, proposed greenway easement and floodplain construction requirements.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of June 6, 2017, recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: 6/6/17 Plannin...
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