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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIMBERVINE PDP - PDP140002 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESLandscape All landscape maintenance within areas other than private residential lots and the area of parkway and ROW adjacent to private residential lots shall be the responsibility of and performed by the HOA. Snow Removal The property owner or tenant shall perform snow removal on private lots and sidewalks adjacent to private lots. The HOA shall perform Snow removal within all common areas, trails, private drives and parks. Trash All trash removal on private lots or within the sidewalk/parkway areas adjacent to private lots shall be performed by property owner or tenant. Single Family Attached homes will pay for a collective trash service for their units. The HOA shall perform trash removal within common areas, parks, trails, and other non - private lots. 4. ESTIMATE OF NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FOR BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL USES. N/A. 5. DESCRIPTION OF RATIONALE BEHIND THE ASSUMPTIONS AND CHOICES MADE BY THE APPLICANT. The overall project layout is based on views and access to the internal open space network. 6. EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION FOR APPLICABLE CRITERIA. N/A. 7. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF HOW CONFLICTS BETWEEN LAND USES OR DISTURBANCES TO WETLANDS, NATURAL HABITATS AND FEATURES AND OR WILDLIFE ARE BEING AVOIDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT FEASIBLE OR ARE MITIGATED. The primary land use conflict is between the residential use on -site and the BNSF railroad owned property to the north. Buffering at this point with a transitional 30' open space tract and a mixture of conifers and evergreen trees within this open space will help screen the railroad. 8. WRITTEN NARRATIVE ADDRESSING EACH CONCERN/ISSUE RAISED AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING(S), IF A MEETING HAS BEEN HELD. A neighborhood meeting was not held for the project, as it is a type I review. 9. NAME OF THE PROJECT AS WELL AS ANY PREVIOUS NAME THE PROJECT MAY HAVE HAD DURING CONCEPTUAL REVIEW. This project shall be titled Timbervine. 10. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE Phase Finalize Demolition Earthwork/Grading/Utilities Road And Sidewalk Construction Parks, Amenities And Landscaping Residential Construction Phase II and III March 2015 June 2015 August 2015 October 2015 October 2015 _ August 2016 Begin Spring 2016 LIV 28.4 —Neighborhood Center Easy access to neighborhood center retail commercial amenities provided near Mulberrry and Lemay. LIV 30.2 —Connect to Surrounding Neighborhoods Roadway and pedestrian connections are proposed to connect to the existing neighborhood to the west (Dry Creek) by road and trail. LIV 31.4 — Design for Pedestrian Activity The trail network encourages pedestrian use within the open space and along detached walks within the ROW. T 8.2 — Design for Active Living The trail access within the open space promotes an active lifestyle. 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OPEN SPACE, WETLANDS, NATURAL HABITATS AND FEATURES, LANDSCAPING, CIRCULATION, TRANSITION AREAS, AND ASSOCIATED BUFFERING ON SITE AND IN THE GENERAL VICINITY OF THE PROJECT. The plan is designed to preserve all significant trees along the Lake Canal and enhance open space to the east of the residential lots, where habitat quality is most intact with pockets of riparian forest. Trail connections are provided through this area, comprising the eastern portion of a loop trail system throughout the neighborhood. Open space enhancements will include removal of non-native species, primarily Russian Olive trees and select understory shrubs. Spot seeding of disturbed areas with native vegetation and removal of debris will improve the overall condition as well. Visual buffering and transitional landscapes with a mix of confers and deciduous trees occur to some extent along all property edges, and are most critical at the north edge of the property, where it is adjacent to a railroad owned parcel. Open space and intensive landscaping is envisioned at the entry to the project, where a parkway, like entry drive and median help create an inviting entry and immersive landscape. The entry road intersects with a central commons for the small lot/alley loaded units, arranged in a courtyard style community layout. Throughout the project, 90% of all lots front the open space network, creating a sense of community through shared open.space connections. 3. MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AREAS In general, the property owner or tenant shall perform all maintenance on private residential lots. In addition, the property owner, or tenant shall maintain all sidewalks and landscaped parkways within the ROW, according to the width of the property. The HOA shall perform all maintenance on all common areas, neighborhood parks, trails, storm water infrastructure, and any other non -private amenity and or feature. The City of For. Collins shall only be responsible for typical ROW maintenance of infrastructure and snow removal within the roadway. Storm water infrastructure Landscape maintenance and trash removal within storm water infrastructure including detention ponds, swales, culverts, inlets, etc. shall be the responsibility of the HOA. This- maintenance shall include all required mowing, weeding cleanout, removal of trash and debris and other typical maintenance required in order to ensure storm water infrastructure and features function according to their designed intent. All lots have been located outside of the 100-year floodplain. LIV 4: Development will provide and pay its share of the cost of providingneeded public facilities and services concurrent with development. All roads, access points, sidewalks and street trees/roadway landscaping within the project will be paid for by the developer. LIV 6.2 — Seek Compatibility with Neighborhoods The proposed lot size, scale and housing character will be similar to what is found in the adjacent Dry Creek neighborhood. Architectural character is envisioned as a craftsman style. LIV 10.1 — Design Safe, Functional, and Visually Appealing Streets Well -lit. streets with street trees and detached walks are included, with accessible ramps at each corner. LIV 10.2 — Incorporate Street Trees Street trees will be included per standards at least 40' O.C. along all public ROW's. LIV 11.2 — Incorporate Public Space Public spaces include the central courtyard with lawn and xeric edge planting to enclose and define the space. A neighborhood park to the southeast provides a public gathering place. LIV 14.2 — Promote Functional Landscape All planting will be designed with native/adaptive plants, emphasizing xeric plants. LIV 14.3 — Design Low Maintenance Landscapes Native and adaptive planting and a minimized turf area, reserved for functional/multi-use lawns will allow a minimum of maintenance. Shrub beds will be maintained without excessive pruning or 'snow -balling' of shrubs. LIV 21.2 — Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network The street and pedestrian network will allow access to all proposed open -space features as well as providing an interconnected trail system from the residential units to the open space and beyond to a regional trail. A variety of open space connections to the trail system are provided within the Single Family Detached Area. LIV 23.1 — Provide Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces Neighborhood park includes a shelter, benches, grills, picnic tables, play structures and planting areas LIV 23.2 — Integrate Natural Features All existing stands of healthy trees and shrubs will be maintained through design efforts throughout the project, including a number of large and significant Cottonwoods, Box elders and Ash trees to the east along the natural area corridor. LIV 26.3 — Promote Compatibility of Uses Adjacent land use is to the west and east is residential. LIV 28.1 — Density The gross density is shown at 4.28 DU/AC. The net density is shown at 9.28 DU/AC.. LIV 28.3 — Mix of Housing Types A mix of single family detached - rear load, single family detached — front load and single family attached housing is provided. and a minimum of four (4) housing types shall be required on any such project development plan containing thirty (30) acres or more. Three housing types are provided: Single Family Detached — Front Load, Single Family Detached - Rear Load and Single Family Attached. 4.5(D)(6) Small Neighborhood Parks. Either a neighborhood park or a privately owned park, that is at least one (1) acre in size, shall be located within a maximum of one-third (1/3) mile of at least ninety (90) percent of the dwellings in any development project of ten (10) acres or larger as measured along street frontage. A Neighborhood Park 1 acre in size is provided at the Southeast corner of the site, reachable by the loop trial system. The park provides a shelter, picnic tables, grills, benches, play structures, swings and planting areas. A smaller accessible loop trail along the outside turf area of the park is also provided. The turf area of the park is contained with the base of the detention ponds, allowing for field play and recreation. 4.5(E)(3) Maximum Residential Building Height. The maximum height of one-, two- and three-family dwellings shall be two and one-half (2.5) stories. No building shall exceed 2.5 stories. 1. CITY PLAN PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES ACHIEVED BY THE PROPOSED PLAN ENV 4.3 — Improve Water Quality and Detention Storm water facilities will be designed to maximize water quality in each component of the development. Storm -water drainage will be directed to the south utilizing new detention basins. ENV 4.4 — Provide Neighborhood Natural Areas Trails and connections will link the residential lots to the neighborhood natural areas along the east and south of the site. ENV 24.1 — Support Ecological Resilience Preservation of natural area corridor along the east of the site will assist and complement the ecological function and resilience of the area. ENV 24.2 — Conserve Natural Features Natural features such as natural area trees will be maintained/conserved. ENV 24.3 — Provide Natural Area Protection Buffers The project provides a 50' minimum buffer of any building from the natural area that runs along the east of the site. Native trees, seed and plants will be established to further enhance this area. ENV 24.4 — Restore and Enhance Restoration efforts to disturbed areas and additional native vegetation add to the ecological function within natural area along the east of the site. ENV 25.2 — Integrate Parks and Recreation Sites Trails and other open space amenities within the site provide recreational opportunities. ENV 25.4 — Develop Trail/Path Linkages A 1.5+ mile loop trail as well as interior trial connection and the future connection to a regional trail provide access for residents and neighbors. ENV 25.1 — Minimize Impacts Restoration efforts to disturbed areas and some enhanced plantings add to the ecological function natural areas. ENV 26.4 — Development in Floodplain during the spring of'2016 LMN District Policies as outlined in City Plan The project complies with policies for LMN neighborhood design in the following ways: Policy LIV 21.2 — Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network The interior "spines" trails provide pedestrian routes across the site east to west allowing pedestrians and bicycles to connect to the open -space area surrounding the neighborhood. The outside 1.5+ mile loop trail will also allow for future connections to other trial systems outside of Timbervine. In addition, there is bike/pedestrian connection to the adjacent Dry Creek Neighborhood to the west. Policy LIV 21.2 — Design Walkable Blocks A detached walk provides a loop walkway along all streets and creates connections to all amenities within the project as well as the adjacent neighborhood. Policy LIV 22.1 — Vary Housing Models and Types Three different types of housing are provided in the neighborhood: Single Family Detached — Front Loaded, Single Family Detached — Rear Loaded and Signle Family Attached. Policy LIV 22.4 — Orient Buildings to Public Streets or Spaces All residences will be oriented toward the street network. Single Family Attached units will orient the front of the house to the open space and Neighborhood Park to the south and east. Policy LIV 22.5 — Create Visually Interesting Streetscapes Large entry feature landscape area will provide a visually interesting and pleasing entry into the site. Policy LIV 22.8 — Reduce the Visual Prominence of Garages and Driveways All garages will be set back 4' from the building faces. Policy LIV 22.10 — Provide Transitions at Community Edges Open space provides a transition to the surrounding existing neighborhood at the west and east portion of the project. The large open space and Neighborhood park area to the south provides a transition for future development to the south of Timbervine. Policy LIV 22.11 — Promote Neighborhood Upkeep and Property Maintenance All common areas will be maintained by the HOA, ensuring consistent maintenance throughout. The HOA will also require owners to maintain landscapes and structures. Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District Standards The project complies with the LMN District standards in the following ways: 4.5(B)(2) The following uses are permitted in the L-M-N District, subject to administrative review: Single- family detached dwellings and Single-family attached dwellings. Both types of housing are provided in Timbervine. 4.5(D)(1)(a) Residential developments in the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District shall have an overall minimum average density of four (4) dwelling units per net acre of residential land, except that residential developments (whether overall development plans or project development plans) containing twenty (20) acres or less shall have an overall minimum average density of three (3) dwelling units per net acre of residential land. Timbervine has a gross density of 4.28 units/acre. 4.5(D)(2)(a) A minimum of three (3) housing types shall be required on any project development plan containing twenty (20) acres or more, including such plans that are part of a phased overall development; Timbervine Preliminary Development Plan Statement of Proposed Planning Objectives June 23, 2014 This project shall be titled Timbervine consisting of the following components: • Timbervine Townhomes — Single Family Attached (22 units) • Timbervine Residences — Single Family Detached, Front Load (121 units) and Rear Load (24 units) • Timbervine Community— 1 Acre Neighborhood Park and 1.5+ mile Trail System This project includes development within the LMN zone district —Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. Site Area Information Residential Area: 771,302 SF (17.7 AC) Right -of -Way Area: 116,685 SF (2.7 AC) Parking and Drive Area: 221,690 SF (5.1 AC) Landscape Area (turf, shrub & seed areas): 488,761 SF (11.2 AC) Dwelling Units: 167 Gross Area: 1,707,169 SF (39.19 AC) Gross Density: 4.26 DU/AC Timbervine Description Timbervine is accessed from International Boulevard off of Timberline Road. A new access road will be built to the north of International Boulevard. Access from Mackinac Street provides a connection from the existing Dry Creek Neighborhood west of Timbervine. The overall layout of Timber —vine is based on a framework of open space connections, including a 50' buffer from the Lake Canal that runs long the east side of the site. The pedestrian walkways provide three major open space trail connections to a perimeter loop trail which connects to a planned future trail connection along Lake Canal and'a neighborhood park approximately one acre in size. Roadway character will emphasize street trees within lawn parkways separating the street from the pedestrian walk. Street trees along the primary roadway will consist of canopy shade trees. The roads are shown with a 53' ROW with detached walks, roll-over curb and 30' roadway per LUCASS. standards. Storm -water drainage will be directed to the south through bio swale water quality features, then into detention ponds located at the south edge of the site. Permeable pavement will be utilized for additional water quality within the flowline of the private drives/alleys. The Single Family residences are comprised of small and medium lots. The site will contain 121 Single Family Detached - Front Load units with 24 Single Family Detached - Rear Load units. The 22 Single Family Attached dwelling units are sited to take advantage of the open space and neighborhood park to the south east. Direct access is provided to trails and the park/neighborhood trail system. A private drive/alley provides access to the rear loaded garages. The Single Family Detached and Attached Lots range from small (0-4,999 sf — 125 units) to medium (5,000-8,999 sf — 42 units) Architecture will emphasize a variation on a craftsman style emphasizing large eaves and overhangs, dominant porches/entries, detailing such as corbels and brackets and roofline articulation. Phasing for the project: Phase One will be completed during the spring of 2015 and Phase Two and Three