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SP-93, PL-122, LP-10l Page #2 ADJACENT LAND USE: PRO QUALIFICATIONS: REZONING: See Attached Map A PRO cannot be considered because the site does not have the required minimum of 2 acres.. The rezoning of this property to R-3A or R-3B would be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The plan indicates a two family land use which implies an R-2 density. APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL The applicant proposes to construct a four unit townhouse develop- ment on a site approximately one (l) acre in area. The site plan proposed by the applicant contains all necessary information and meets all zoning code requirements in regard to lot dimensions ' and setbacks. However, the purpose of the special use permit is to provide for a mechanism for the City to work with the applicant on the number of units and the layout ~nd design of those units. Because the property is zoned Roo:2 the applicant could construct a 2 unit dwelling without Council nor neighborhood involvement or approval. The rationale given by the applicant for more than 2 units is based on the large size of the lot, land value and the close proximity to the Brighton Village Apartments. The lot is large in size, when compared to the required area in an R-2 district of 12.500 square feet. As far as density a parcel this size (four units) could be allowed under an R-l density at the standard 10,000 square feet in area. However, size is not the only determinant in this proposal. The real issue is whether more than 2 units would provide an adequate buffer between the R-3A use and the established R-l district without adversly affecting the single family dwellings in the area. The design of theSe units with one of the units above the garages somewhat reduces the amount of land developed and also somewhat offsets the bulk of the building. The applicant tried to provide for a layout for the units that would not negatively impact adjacent single family dw~llings. The building is turned to follow the contour of the street so that the adjacent neighbors would only envision the side of the building and the large rear yard. The drivew~y, garages and parking spaces are located on the eastern and southern portions of the property to be spatially removed from the single family dwellings.