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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA202000010 Narrative 2020-08-21NARRATIVE FOR ZMA 2020- ARBOR OAKS TOWNES TMP 061-00-00-03800 CURRENT ZONING R-4 RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED ZONING R-15 RESIDENTIAL DATE: AUGUST 17, 2020 PROJECT PROPOSAL TMP 06100-00-00-03800 is currently a vacant parcel that is located on the eastern side of Hydraulic Road just north of Georgetown Road. The purpose of this rezoning is to allow the development of 14 townhouses and open space. The property on the north side has been rezoned to R-15 Residential and has 6 townhouses. The property on the south side has been rezoned to R-15 Residential and has 6 apartment buildings. The property on the east side is zoned R-4 Residential and has a single-family dwelling. This development will provide additional residential units that will benefit the public need for additional housing in this urban area. PROJECT'S CONSITANCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Places29 Master Plan shows this parcel is designated as Urban Density. The R-15 Residential zoning will provide a density of 14.6 dwelling units per acre, which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use plan and Places29 Master plan. PROJECT'S IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES This project will have minimal impacts on the environmental features since is it only 0.96-acres. The existing conditions consist of some trees and unmaintained grass areas. Storm Water Management will consist of an underground detention pipe for volume control and pervious pavers in the parking spaces for on -site stormwater quality. Efforts will be made to preserve some of the existing trees in the open space. In addition, the new landscaping and grass areas in this development will be maintained by the homeowners so it will have a more aesthetic environmental appearance. PROPOSED PROFFERS No proffers are being offered with this rezoning application.