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16. Rezoning the property to R -4 would bring it into conformance with the Zoning <br />Code. <br />17. The R -2 and R -4 Districts are substantially similar in terms of development <br />standards. <br />18. The rezoning will not negatively impact the surrounding neighborhoods or the <br />community as a whole and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning Code, <br />because the use, previously approved by the City, has existed on the property for <br />several decades with no negative effects. <br />19. The proposed rezoning is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan or the <br />future land use designation of the property. <br />20. The proposed rezoning and use would not be incompatible with the adjacent land <br />uses because the traffic and parking impacts of a senior housing facility are <br />substantially less than that of a non -age restricted housing facility, and the facility <br />has existed for decades at its current intensity of use with no ill effects on the <br />surrounding community. <br />PUD Review Findings. <br />21. The application exceeds the requirements of the City's Design Standards for the <br />B2 District. <br />22. The application is in conformance with the Sign Ordinance within the City Code. <br />23. The application is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the City's <br />Zoning Code for the proposed R -4 District. <br />24. The applicant is requesting flexibility from the zoning Code through the PUD <br />process on building height and density. <br />25. The height of the primary building would be 52 feet. The roofline variegates and <br />the height of the building nearest to adjacent properties would be 36 feet. <br />26. The existing density on site is 17.6 units per acre; the proposed density would be <br />18.2 units per acre. <br />27. In exchange for zoning flexibility, the applicant is proposing a number of items in <br />excess of the Zoning Code requirements; such as, excess open space, tree and <br />perennial plantings, storm water treatment and management, increased setbacks, <br />enhanced design elements and building material quality. <br />28. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate <br />area or the community as a whole because, the facility has operated on the site <br />since 1955, the land use of the site is not proposed to change, the quality of the <br />development and site design features are anticipated to generally enhance the <br />aesthetics of the site and surrounding area, the impacts on Lake Johanna and <br />water quality will be improved by increased storm water management and <br />setbacks to the lake. <br />29. The application is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />30. The Master PUD and Final PUD advance the City's goal outlined in the <br />Comprehensive Plan by promoting the development of a variety of housing <br />options by preserving and increasing high quality housing opportunities that are <br />suitable for a mix of ages, incomes, and household types; encourages the <br />