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resulting in a density of 3.59 units per acre. Subsequently, portions of the project were <br />constructed, platted, and many homes have been built. The subject modification request involves <br />a reduction in certain internal setbacks only. No increase in the number of lots or density is <br />proposed, and no changes to any approved project parameters, layout, or conditions are proposed <br />with the exception of these certain setbacks. For reference purposes, the May 5th, 1998 staff <br />report for the Old Orchid project is attached (attachment #3). That report accurately represents <br />all aspects of the approved project. <br />As approved, the PD plan requires 20' front yard setbacks for Lots along the project site's east <br />perimeter (see attachment #3). The applicant is now requesting that the required front yard <br />setbacks for lots along the east penmeter be reduced from 20' to 10'. Those setbacks are internal <br />only, and apply to yards that front internal streets. Pursuant to PD ordinance section 915.26, a <br />setback, which was approved as part of a conceptual PD plan may be reduced only through <br />approval of a modified conceptual plan. Since this type of conceptual PD plan modification <br />requires special exception approval through the public hearing process, this request requires <br />special exception approval. <br />PLANNING AND ZONING COMNIISSION ACTION: <br />At its regular meeting of October 25, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted <br />unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the modified conceptual plan. <br />ANALYSIS: <br />To change the project's approved setbacks, the applicant must modify the currently approved <br />conceptual PD plan. Because no design changes are involved in the request, no project design <br />plan revisions are needed. Consequently, the project s existing preliminary PD plan and land <br />development penult will remain in force, unchanged. Thus, only the conceptual PD plan <br />requires modification. <br />The following table compares parameters of the RS -6 district, the approved PD plan, and the <br />proposed PD plan setback change (which is indicated by shading): <br />APPROVED PD DISTRICT <br />RS -6 DISTRICT <br />Same as RS -6, with guest cottage allowed <br />as permitted, by 97L41(4) <br />Single family detached, accessory <br />dwelling units, places of worship, etc. <br />as listed in section 911.07. <br />Density <br />3.60 units/acre (net) <br />up to 6 units/acre <br />Maximum bldg. coverage <br />Maximum impervious per lot <br />FEBRUARY 19, 2002 <br />