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PLANNING REPORT DATE: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: LOCATION: ACTION REQUESTED: PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: • 3 October 1984 1522-84 C. R. Hackworthy Northeasterly of Shady Beach Avenue, North of Center Street Rezoning from R-1 to R-2 Approval of Preliminary Plat Variance to Side Yard Setback 1. The Planning commission at its August meeting continued the hearing on Mr. Hackworthy's proposal to the October meeting so as to allow time for the applicant to adjust the development plan, and work with contiguous neighbors to achieve a more acceptable solution. Attached for your information is a copy of August's report which outlined some of the concerns relating to the development. The applicant since that time has hired new design help to address concerns expressed by the Planning Commission, neighbors, and staff. Attached are copies of the revised plan for the site and the structures proposed. 2. You will notice that the driveway has been extended easterly so as reduce the grade which was a matter of concern expressed by us and the Commission. They have explored the possibility of placing the driveway other than on the north side of the property, and have concluded that any other placement would be more difficult in terms of grade and would cause the removal of a number of mature, desirable trees. You will notices too that the proposal now consists of two duplexes rather than three as previously proposed. The design of the structures has been changed so that the structure is two stories from the east side, with a partially exposed basement level on the west side. Technically, it appears that the site will now work well, and Provide four desirable living units overlooking the lake and park. 3. Apparently, the principal remaining problem is the fact that the contiguous single family home owner to the north desires that the driveway not be located south of his home. You will note, however, that the grades are such that the driveway will be substantially below the grade of the contiguous property, and that the applicant proposes to construct a six foot fence on this grade with landscaping on the north side (towards the residence) so as to mitigate the impact of the use of the driveway. This impact, we feel, can be better understood if members of the Planning Commission and Council are able to visit the site to consider the importance of the retention of the tree growth and its relationship to the