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SUMMARY
The following are QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, and RESPONSES expressed at
a Neighborhood Meeting for Burns Ranch at Quail Ridge. The
applicant is proposing to plat 36 single family homes on 45.6 acres
located west of Overland Trail (extended) and south of Drake Road.
Thirty-two of these units would be clustered on 16.6 acres and 4 of
the units would be on large lots (minimum size of 2.29 acres) with
the remaining 26 acres devoted.to open space.
MEETING PLACE: Olander Elementary School
MEETING DATE: October 24, 1990
MEETING TIME: 7:00 p.m.
CITY PLANNER: Kir-sten A. Whetstone
1. What is a cluster plan and is it similar to a PUD?
RESPONSE: Upon annexation this property will be zoned RF, Foothills
Residential. This zoning district is for low density residential
areas located near the Foothills. Lots in this zone must be a
minimum of 2.29 acres in size or the area may be developed as a
Cluster Development Plan. A Cluster Plan requires special review
by the Planning and Zoning Board similar to a PUD.
A Cluster Plan may vary the requirements of the RF Subdivision
providing that some basic regulations are enforced. Lot size can
be varied by clusteringthe units at a density of 3 to 5 units/acre
on the developed area with the remaining area to remain as open
space, but the overall density must remain at 1 unit/acre. Minimum
lot area and width and minimum front, side and rear yard setbacks
must conform to the requirements established in the R-L, low
density residential zoning district.
Generally the Cluster Plan is designed to minimize the aesthetic
impact of development on the foothills and the view of the
foothills. The Foothills area is a unique area and the cluster
Plan is a way to handle development in this area to see that it
conforms to the existing terrain and natural features such as
drainage swales, slopes, and rock outcroppings, to take into
consideration wildlife habitats and the unique micro -climate of the
foothills, and to address compatibility with existing and planned
uses on adjacent public and private property.
2. Are the setbacks different from a PUD, say from the PUD for
Quail Hollow?
RESPONSE: The setbacks for the R-F zone relate back to the.
setbacks established for the. R-L zone and are specific min-imuins.
Setbacks for a PUD tend to be more flexible, sometimes more or less
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than for the particular zone the property is in, depending on the
site design. The PUD handles setback issues with the various
criteria which a development plan must meet to gain approval, such
as privacy.
3. Where are the large overhead power lines located? Are there
any plans to relocate or underground those lines?
RESPONSE: The Western Area Power Authority power lines are
located in a corridor approximately 75 feet wide located about 25
to 30 feet west of the eastern property line. There are no plans
to relocate or underground these lines. All power lines for the
proposed development would be undergrounded.
4. Where is the western boundary of this property, does it go to
the ridge?
RESPONSES The western boundary is over the ridge and down the back
slope but it does not go all the way down to the Dixon Reservoir.
S. Did I hear you say something about the location of lots being
constrained by the water table?
RESPONSE: The constraint is not water table but water pressure.
The City Water Utility has stated that they can not provide
adequate water pressure to any fixture located above the 5200'
elevation line. The applicant indicated that they are still doing
some negotiating with District Water as well as the City on this
issue.
6. Does this proposal include all of the Burns property and does
the south property line meet up with the south property line of the
Quail Hollow 4th Filing? Where is the Whitham property in relation
to this proposal?
RESPONSE: Yes, this proposal incorporates all of the Burns
property in this area. The south property line meets up with the
south property line of Quail Hollow 4th. The north property line
of the Whitham property meets the Burns property at the southeast
corner of the Burns property.
7. Will access to the Ditch which runs across the property be
blocked?
RESPONSE: No, the ditch will remain in the designated open space
areas and will be left in its natural state. The open space areas
will be dedicated as public open space areas.
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