This is a request for the proposed Imperial Ballpark Tract B PD District Final Development Plan (FDP). The property is approximately 15.2 acres and is located along Imperial Blvd. and the intersection of Silent Manor Drive and directly across Imperial Blvd. from the existing townhomes and adjacent to the Imperial Lofts to the west.
The Final Development Plan (FDP) is proposed as a single family development with two types of zero lot line single family home sites, SF-1 and SF-2. The SF-1 home sites are proposed as rear load single family lots meaning that all lots will take driveway access from a shared common driveway, while the SF-2 home sites are proposed as a front load single family lot with the lots taking driveway access from a public street. The FDP includes detailed lot configurations for each type of lot, SF-1 and SF-2, which illustrates the difference between each type and includes detailed design features. The home sites within this FDP utilize a zero lot line with certain designated lots that offer an alternative side setback option. The FDP also includes details on landscaping, open space, and various pedestrian amenities.
The Commission held a workshop on February 23, 2017 with regard to the proposed FDP. The workshop allowed for the Commissioners to review a set of draft documents, including exhibits, for the proposed FDP, and pose questions to provide overall feedback to the applicant. Several key areas of feedback included:
- The need to better understand how the rear-load SF-1 lots would receive trash pick-up service based on the width of the shared driveway and the one-way nature of the driveway. The Commission requested additional information from the applicant and City Staff.
- A discussion on the potential to modify the landscape area along the shared access driveway and directly adjacent to the SF-1 homes and whether doing so would allow for better tree plantings.
- The Commission discussed the parallel parking spaces shown along Imperial Blvd. that are outside of the PD boundary and the need to ensure the PD includes language regarding the construction of these spaces.
- A number of suggested modifications to the FDP from the Commission to ensure that the material in Exhibit B, the PD document, is accurately illustrated on each Exhibit within the PD.
- Based on the discussion held and feedback received, the overall zero lot line single family residential concept of the FDP was well received by the Commission.
The Commission held a public hearing on May 9, 2017 with regard to the proposed FDP. There were no speakers. The Commission was able to provide additional feedback and requested further revisions to the plan. The following outlines key revision requests:
- A request for City Staff to research information on current trash operations with Republic Waste within other single family developments within Imperial.
- Request made by the Commission for the shared common driveway to be modified from a one-way drive to a two-way drive to provide for better traffic circulation.
- Additional labels to be provided on the exhibit depicting the various lot configurations in order to more clearly align the exhibit with the PD language.
The Commission returned for Consideration and Action on June 13, 2017 where they reviewed a number of minor revisions made by the applicant. After discussion, the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed Final Development Plan to the Mayor and City Council.
CC: Stan Winter, AICP, SWinter@jonescarter.com and Shay Shafie, shay@johnsondev.com
Planning Case No. 16-60000003