Planning Report

Date:	March 21, 2000

Case:	PRD00-1, LP00-3, PL00-1, NC00-1

Subject:	Planned Residential Development, Nonconforming Use Permit, Site Plan, & Preliminary Plat

Applicant:	Mir Ali/Houwman Architects

Request & Background

The Planning Commission is asked to continue the public hearing to the April 21, 2000 Planning Commission meeting.

An application has been made by Houwman Architects on behalf of Mir Ali, for a Planned Residential Development (PRD), Nonconforming Use Permit, Site Plan, and Preliminary Plat. The specific proposal is to construct two townhomes structures (36 units), and subdivide the property into three lots of record. The subject property is located at 219-221 Old Highway 8 NW, and is zoned R-3A, Multiple Family Residential.

However, the applicants are requesting a continuation of the public hearing because they have not yet finalized the grading plan and the preliminary plat, and they are reconfiguring the site plan to include a fire lane and additional green space.

Attached for your review is a copy of the plans that have been submitted to date. Please note that there is very little green space in front of each unit, and there is only one entrance to the site with little room for emergency vehicles to maneuver. Rather than bring these plans forward, the applicant would like to revise and complete the plans for Planning Commission review.

Recommendation

Motion to continue the public hearing to the April 21, 2000 Planning Commission meeting.

Cary K. Teague, City Planner