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Resolution to Approve Maple Cove Apartments and Village Site Plan and Development Agreement, 1649 North Maple (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution to approve the Maple Cove Apartments and Village Site Plan and Development Agreement. Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of two 18-unit apartment buildings and the creation of seven single-family lots.
Petition Summary:
· The apartment buildings will be constructed along the half of the site adjacent to Maple Road and zoned O (Office). The single-family lots will be developed on the rear (west) portion of the parcel and are zoned R1C (Single-family residential).
· The apartment building will be served by a single curb cut on Maple Road leading to a 64-space parking lot between and to the rear of the proposed apartment buildings. The single-family lots will be served by a private street with separate access from Maple Road. No access to Calvin Street is proposed.
· A development agreement has been prepared to address footing drain disconnects, required easements, and on-site utility issues
· A review of Condominium Bylaws and Master Deed for the single-family lots will be conducted by the City Attorney’s Office.
In reviewing this proposal, the Planning Commission raised concerns regarding the lack of interior sidewalks for the single-family development; the safety of having two separate curb cuts serving the development; and concerns regarding sufficient active open space on site. The petitioner has declined to provide the requested park contribution.
The petitioner has provided the attached written response to the concerns raised by Planning Commission and staff. There have been no revisions to the proposed site plan since it was reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission recommended approval at their March 20, 2012 meeting, however Scio Township residents were excluded from the original public notice...
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