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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINDING OF FACT - 08-00023 - Sunrise Dr - Founders Square PH1 Final PlatFindings of Fact City of Rexburg 12 North Center Phone: 208.359.3020 Rexburg, ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022 Founder's Square Planned Unit Development - Preliminary oQ pE%BUgC, _CITY OF ° REXBURG r CW Americo Fatly Community 1. On May 18, 2007, Red Rock Development, LLC presented to the Rexburg Planning & Zoning Coordinator a Request and Application for Founder's Square, a Planned Unit Development. 2. On July 5, 2007, the City Clerk sent the Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the local newspaper for July 17, 2007, and July 28, 2007. A notice was posted on the property and sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the property. 3. On August 2, 2007, Brent Coles presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Rexburg his Request for Founder's Square, a Planned Unit Development. Mary Ann Mounts motioned to recommend to City Council to approve the preliminary plat for the Founder's Square Planned Unit Development subject to the proposed conditions in the staff report (see below). Randall Porter seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. Proposed Conditions ofApproval• General 1. The final master plan shall be provided which includes all required submittal standards and all conditions of approval. 2. All recommendations and requirements from the City Engineer shall be adhered to and incorporated in the submittal of the final master plan and other approvals necessary. 3. Language should be clear in the CC&Rs that no approval granted by the HOA or Architectural Committee shall violate City Code (e.g. accessory structures, building heights, fencing, location of building on lot, etc.). 4. The final CC&Rs shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior the recordation of a plat. 5. No variation from the LDR1 zone building height standard is granted. The language that suggests this in the CC&Rs shall be modified and submitted with the version submitted for review with the final master plan. 6. Requirement of the underlying zoning prevails where no specific requested variation has been considered and granted. 7. The City's clear vision area of 30 -foot shall be observed. These areas shall be clear of all permanent and temporary obstructions. Driveways shall not be included in the clear vision areas as parked vehicle will constitute a temporary obstruction. Vegetation and fencing in these areas shall follow City standards. Performance Standards 8. Natural Features- The development intends to incorporate the hillsides as undeveloped areas. Hillsides shall include a conservation easement that precludes any development of these areas, other than identified park areas. This easement shall be shown on the final master plan, and ultimately on the recorded plat. 9. Utilities- All new utilities must be placed underground. 10. Water Conservation- The final master plan shall show how, in sufficient detail how the proposal will incorporate low volume irrigation systems throughout the landscaped areas of the development. 11. Individual lot owners shall be required to incorporate low volume irrigation systems throughout their landscaped areas; this requirement shall be stated in the CC&Rs under Section 4.13. 12. Refuse Bins- Individual trash bins shall be screened form the public right-of-way on days of no trash service in the neighborhood. 13. Future trash receptacles intended for trash service pick-up and that are placed in the common areas such as proposed parks must be screened in a manner that is similar in material and character of the neighborhood. This shall be incorporated in the final CC&Rs. 14. Glare Reduction- The proposal must adhere to the City's lighting standards Common Open Space 15.Required Common Open Space- Each PUD must provide at least 10% of the gross area as open space and recreational area. The applicant is proposing collectively 2 -acres. As the gross area is 36 - acres, this requires the developer to incorporate 1.6 additional acres for open space/recreation area. This shall be incorporated in the final master plan application. 16.Maintenance- As the common areas are proposed to be private rather than public, the homeowners association shall be responsible for common space maintenance. Until such time as a homeowners association is established, the applicant or owner of record shall be responsible for all maintenance of common areas and all unsold lots. 17. Hardscaoe- In order to determine hardscape percentages the final landscape plan, submitted with the final master plan, shall provide detailed information on hardscape percentages. 18. Common Activity Areas- Playground equipment or pathways with benches and tables through natural or landscaped areas shall be shown on the final landscape plan to be submitted as part of the final master plan application. 19. Landscaping Per Unit- The landscaping language found in the PUD ordinance shall be included in the final CC&Rs. 20.Water Conservation- The final landscape plan shall identify drought tolerant species being used and where zones are located within the common space areas that can maximize water conservation by incorporating plants that have similar water usage demands. Master Plan Approval Time Limitations 21.The preliminary master plan shall expire within two and a half years of approval if a final master plan has not been reviewed and approved by the City within that time. 22.A complete final master plan must be submitted within 1.5 years of approval of the preliminary master plan or the preliminary master plan will expire. 4. On August 15, 2007 Brent Coles reviewed the preliminary plat for Planned Unit Development Founder's Square on the overhead screen. He explained the development for Founder's Square contains 109 lots. Jon Carlson is the construction manager; Judy Hobbs has worked on the marketing side for salability. Other team members were present. Mr. Coles thanked the City Council and the Planning Department working with his team through the development of the PUD Ordinance. The vision of Founder's Square is a community vision friendly to the neighborhood. He compared a traditional neighborhood to the Founder's Square development. There will be a neighborhood plaza, tree lined streets, boulevard entryways, and a neighborhood park. It will consistent of a colonial theme. It is medium income development. There will be three trees for each home plus two more trees in the sidewalk planter strip for each home. There will be a total of about 600 trees on 36 acres. Landscaping will be required before occupancy. Council Member Stevens asked about plans to develop the north half of Sunrise Drive. Public Works Director John Millar said Sunrise Drive will be an arterial road so the city will build the south half now. It will be a 37 foot road. The developer will be responsible for 22 feet of asphalt for the road when development begins on the north side of Sunrise Drive. Council Member Benfield asked about run-off problems on this property. Public Works Director Millar explained the property owners have been asked to buy into a storm water storage area paid by the property owners as the properties develop. The storm water system will be on the north side of Sunrise and the east side of 2"d East. Storm water and sewage will come into a central pumping station for adjoining landowners. Council Member Stevens verified the properties will have a 10 foot utility easement inside the property line. Properties on the entryway into the subdivision will have 15 foot setbacks and all others will have 10 foot setbacks. Council Member Schwendiman reviewed the access into the area and the tree lined streets. Council Member Stevens moved to approve preliminary plat Planned Unit Development for Founder's Square located east of Sunrise Drive on 2"d East; conditioned on the approval of city staff and changing some street names (Franklin Drive for example); Council Member Young seconded the motion. Discussion: Council Member Erickson reminded the City Council of the Planning and Zoning's conditions. Council Member Stevens added conditions of approval to his motion, Council Member Young concurred. Mayor Larsen explained this is the first PUD proposal. Planning and Zoning Administrator Gary Leikness was asked to explain the Planning and Zoning conditions of approval. Brent Coles said these conditions are fine. Council Member Stevens amended the motion to include the conditions required by Planning and Zoning. Council Member Young concurred. The developer said the 20 foot setback for the front property should go to the foundation. The side yard is 5 foot and the architectural features should not extend 18 inches beyond the foundation. Council Member Erickson asked the developer to amend article 6 in the development application to include these changes. Planning and Zoning Administrator Leikness explained this is for the approval of a preliminary master plan and plat. All voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.