2001-12 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 701 WEST GRAND AVENUE

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Excerpt from Plan Commission Minutes of March 1, 2001 Cal. No. 01-07 Petition of FINLAY PROPERTIES for approval of an R-6 Residence Development Plan at 701 WEST GRAND AVENUE. NIr. Van Steenhuyse presented the recommendation of staff: The staffreport regarding the Residential Development Plan for Roosevelt School was presented. Mr. Van Steenhuyse reviewed the history of this project and noted that the project as proposed meets the general requirements for a Planned Unit Development as outlined in Section XXI of the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the Residence Development Plan. However, Staf�s recommendation is based on the following conditions, all of which must be satisfied prior to scheduling this item for City Council approval: a. A more detailed landscape plan, showing foundation plantings, types of species, and size of proposed plantings shall be submitted and approved by staff; b. A catalog cut and/or specifications for the proposed pole lights, with light profiles showing light intensity at various distances. Where lights are located near e�sting residences, they must be shielded appropriately. Wall mounted lights shall not shine directly forward towards existing residences, but shall be shielded to prevent direct lighting from falling beyond the property lines. c. A detail for the proposed site break fence where it is adjacent to the existing residences sha11 be submitted for staff approval. Mr. John asked if the number of parking spaces provided is sufficient. Mr. Van Steenhuyse stated that based on the number of units, the 159 spaces to be provided exceed the required 135 spaces. Mr. Rick Heavner, Attorney, was present and spoke for the petition representing Finlay Properties. Mr. Heavner stated that his client hopes to have two additional properties in the future to use for parking. The architects are working on the landscaping, lighting and fencing and should submit a plan prior to the City Council meeting. Mr. Heavner stated that there is a reduction from 85 to 75 units, leaving the auditorium to be used as a community center. The neighborhood meeting seemed to be a great success and the area residents said it would be better , to have this development than leave the building to deteriorate. Mr. Heavner stated that the '� development would cost approximately $9 million using all local contractors and union work. '� Mr. Shampine asked if the petitioner was in agreement with the requirements as noted by staff. ' Mr. Heavner answered yes. � There were no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Smallwood/Peck)to forward Cal. No. 01-07 to City Council with recommendation for approval. Motion carried with abstention by Mr. Setina.