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<br />Calibre Ridge Partnership, Case Ho. 2355 <br /> <br />Page 10 <br /> <br />standard <br /> <br />Code <br /> <br />Calibre Ridqe <br /> <br />R-3A Rear <br /> <br />30' minimum <br /> <br />15' & 20' at two places on <br />the western edge (Bldgs 5 & <br />7) with three existing <br />neighbors. All are well <br />screened wi th existing and <br />proposed landscaping, the <br />neighbors have relatively <br />deep back yards, and their <br />back yards slope down to <br />the new buildings, making <br />them less intrusive (see <br />Sheet A2, section BB). <br /> <br />Building Size <br /> <br />24-unit maximum <br /> <br />13-unit maximum <br /> <br />Lot Coverage <br /> <br />50% maximum <br /> <br />22% overall <br /> <br />4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The starting point for consideration of the Calibre Ridge PUD is <br />not as a vacant piece of property, but rather a site that is <br />approved for the development of an apartment project. The question <br />is whether the proposed PUD is a substantial improvement over the <br />more straightforward approach represented by that approved project, <br />or other forms of multiple residential development that could be <br />developed, given tis R-3A zoning. <br /> <br />If the answer is yes, then the Commission should recommend approval <br />of the rezoning to PUD to reflect this specific proposal, or a <br />modification of this proposal with any additional conditions you <br />may wish to attach. If the answer is no, then the Commission <br />should recommend denial of the rezoning to PUD for this proposal, <br />and be willing to accept the approved project on the site, or <br />another project that might meet the strict application of the Code. <br /> <br />The process that has led us to tonight's consideration of the <br />Calibre Ridge PUD has been long and sometimes difficult. We have <br />met with Mr. Duffy and his colleagues to review plans, make <br />suggestions, and work out details more than any other applicant in <br />recent memory. We have seen the project change from a single large <br />apartment building, to a rigid grouping of eightplexes, finally to <br />a composition of varied townhouse structures. We have seen the unit <br />count go from 73 to 62 and finally down to 58 in the latest <br />proposal. We have seen the open space considerations change from <br />virtually none, to a single square area surrounded by parking, to <br />the current set of 3 distinct play areas throughout the site, <br />including a basketball court for older kids. We have seen the <br />