HomeMy WebLinkAboutSITE PLAN REVIEW 2 - Cottages 4.12.18Current Zone: Mixed Use
Abutting zones: North – LDR2, East – HDR1, South-MDR, West- LDR
Permitted Use: Multiple Family Dwelling
3.14.010 Comprehensive Plan Map: Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use
This parcel is in the Infill/Redevelopment Area and 4.15 applies.
4.15vi. The north border abuts and LDR2 zone, LDR requirements must be followed, two (2”) caliper trees spaced at twenty (20’) intervals.
(Referencing LDR2 Sideyard Requirement 3.5.080.b.) Side Yard of at least five (5’) feet.
This site plan is showing the building from the North property line as six (6’). The trees on the landscape plan appear to be twenty (20’) apart.
3.14.040.- 3.16.060. 12,000 minimum square feet lot area. The project has 8 different parcels. The lot width and depth is determined by which parcel you look at.
The lots are all in the same subdivision. If the lots are combined through a lot combination application through the City of Rexburg, the project will comply.
3.14.100. Yard Requirements:
a & b. Front Yard: Setback less than (10’) feet and requires the following:
Sidewalk of eight (8’) feet wide is required parallel to any city street
Landscaping to include 2” caliper trees with a maximum of twenty (20’) feet spacing in landscape strip between curb and sidewalk with ornamental trees, shrubs, annual and perennial flowers
to achieve a “fully landscaped look.” And grass between the landscape features. An irrigation system is required for maintenance of the landscaped areas.
Utility fixtures are not allowed in the front yard setback or City right-of-way
The setback shown appears to be 6’ so the above requirements apply. The landscape plan shows the sidewalk next to the road. The 7’ landscape strip needs to be along the street. The
sidewalk needs to be behind the landscaping strip. The trees appear to be 20’ apart; shrubs & flowers not shown. Irrigation system needed. If the building is moved to 10’ setback,
different requirements will apply.
c. The building shall be oriented toward the street with architecturally defined entrances; a ground floor prominence; and elements that break up vertical horizontal walls. Site plan
does not meet requirements.
d. Variety of openings and other features that enhance the buildings visual interaction with the street. Site plan does not meet requirements.
e. The first floor high quality materials. The Design Review Board has agreed on solutions for this project’s materials. Elevations will need to show agreed upon requirements by the
Board.
3.14.140. Please refer to Design Review minutes for additional landscaping requirements.
3.14.150. Parking and Loading.
5.5. Asphalt or concrete will need to surface parking spaces. Asphalt is not allowed for sidewalks crossing driveways.
5.5.a.iii. Drive aisles 24’ is required. The site plan complies.
2 off street parking spaces are required per unit. The units are being built with firewalls as multiple family units. There are 28 units, which means 56 stalls are needed. 48 are
shown between garages and the space in front of the garages. 8 stalls at 20% reduction for Infill/Redevelopment Area, equals 6 spaces: 1 is in front of the snow storage. 5 more stalls
are needed.
5.5.a.i. Parking spaces are not nine (9’) feet by twenty (20’) feet. See Developer Option for compliance.
“Developer Option” for multi-family in Infill/Redevelopment
80% sixteen (16’) feet by nine (9’) feet 37 spaces of this size are provided.
20% twenty (20’) feet by nine (9’) feet 11 spaces of this size are provided.
3.14.160. Please see Design Review Board minutes from meeting held on 4/9/18 for additional requirements.
3.14.170. Entrances. A principal building must have its main entrance from a public sidewalk or plaza. Entrances on Main Street do not have entrances.
Connectivity to sidewalk on West side from West driveways to connect to sidewalks required along 5th W. (Bldg.)