2002-68 AMENDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - 125 ENLOW DRIVE - SOUTH CREEK LIVING CENTER

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! , , '� Page 2 of 2 South Creek Living Center July 9, 2002 a. The new plan reduces the density of the approved 1989 plan from 32 units to 30 units. The petitioner proposes the construction of one duplex and four four-plex senior citizen independent living units, i.e. 18 units in the north half of the property. The proposed design for the units follows the existing first phase of the development. b. The petitioner proposes access to the development from South Franklin Street,rather than from Enlow Drive. A short cul-de-sac street will serve the five buildings of the development. 5. The petitioner proposes retaining the existing wooded area to the north of the development, abutting Enlow Drive,without disturbing the existing drainage ditch and treeline. However,due to the necessary grading for the street and the buildings,the remaining trees on the site must be removed. The northeast portion of the lot will be used as a retention pond area(see attached Landscape Plan). The petitioner proposes utilizing the existing ditches and slopes on site for storm drainage. STAFF ANALYSIS 6. The proposed development is of lower density than the previously approved RDP. In addition,the access off of South Franklin Street through a cul-de-sac,will minimize the effect of the development on the surrounding residential neighborhood. The architectural character of the buildings will be the same as the original phase,which has shown to blend in well with the surrounding neighborhood. 7. Retaining the existing trees and creek along Enlow Drive will preserve the wooded character of the site for residents to the north. Staff finds that the proposed landscaping treatment provides sufficient buffering for the site as well as a pleasant environment for residents. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 8. The proposed development is in conformance with the Decatur Urban Land Use Plan,and staff believes that,together with the existing condominiums to the south of the subject site,the development will enhance the area. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the petition as presented. PLAN COMMISSION ACTION 1. Section XXIX. G.1. of the 2002 Ordinance requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on requests for an amendment for a Planned Unit Development. A motion to approve the proposed PUD amendment is recommended. The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning Division,Economic and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. Hala Ahmed,AICP Environmental Specialist ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map. 2. Petition.