PC Minutes 3/28/07  DRAFT

ITEM NO. 11:           PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CAMSON VILLAS, 430 EISENHOWER DRIVE (SLD/LAW)

PDP-02-01-07: Preliminary Development Plan for Camson Villas, located at 430 Eisenhower Drive. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Mallard Homes, property owner of record.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Ms. Sandra Day presented the item. Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Development Plan and setback reductions.

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

Paul Werner, Paul Werner Architects, agreed with the Staff Report.

Commissioner Eichhorn stated that the variances should be extraordinary and he needed to be convinced for setback reductions.

Mr. Werner stated that the property was in a unique situation because it abuts a park and the detention feature which made the development area oddly shaped. The setback reductions would allow additional space between buildings.

Commissioner Eichhorn stated that there was enough room to do that and asked if it was purely for aesthetic reasons?

Mr. Werner replied, yes.

Commissioner Haase said that Ms. Day had referenced variances and wondered if she had meant waivers?

Ms. Day responded, yes.

Commissioner Burress asked if the 4-plexes were side by side or stacked?

Mr. Werner responded, both.

PUBLIC HEARING

No public comment.

APPLICANT CLOSING COMMENTS

Applicant had no closing comments.

STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS

Staff had no closing comments.

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

Commissioner Burress wanted to know if the property could be subdivided and each unit put on separate property and sell them off?

Mr. Werner said he thought it might be possible under townhouse provisions but would be difficult. He did not think that they could meet the requirements to replat.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner Haase, seconded by Commissioner Lawson to approve the setback reductions as follows:

1. Reduction of the east peripheral setback from 35’ to 27.5’ for Building A; and
2. Reduction of the east peripheral setback from 35’ to 15’ for the office/manager’s unit and storage building located at the north end of the development. 

Motion carried unanimously, 10-0. Student Commissioner Robb also voting in the affirmative.

Motioned by Commissioner Haase, seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve the Preliminary Development Plan for Camson Villas based upon the findings of fact presented in the body of the Staff Report and forwarding it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval subject to the following conditions:

1.  Approval of proposed setback reductions;

2.  Provision of a note on the face of the preliminary development plan stating that it is a single phase development and including projected timing for completion of the development;

3.  Revise sidewalk and provide ramp at a 90 degree angle at the corners of building F and G so that pedestrians are not directed into the parking lot;

4.  Provision of a revised Preliminary Development Plan to show additional screening and landscaping along the east property line of the office building; and

5.  Provision of a note on the face of the Preliminary Development Plan that states “No patio or balcony spaces shall be allowed in the peripheral setback area along the east side of the development.” 

Motion carried unanimously, 10-0. Student Commissioner Robb also voting in the affirmative.