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201303028, S.W. Corner of Holcomb Bridge Rd./Scott Rd.
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Item Summary:
Site Development - New Construction
Staff Report:
The applicant is requesting to build a new retirement building and develop a vacant site. The property was rezoned to O-P with a conditional use to allow for a retirement residence by the Mayor and City Council on September 23, 2013.
Site Plan Analysis
The site plan shows the location of the proposed buildings and site layout/circulation. The building will be three stories and approximately 116,000 square feet. Applicant is proposing 79 new parking spaces. There will also be various retaining walls.
Landscape Plan Analysis
The landscape plan proposes additions of Chinese Elm, Little Gem Southern Magnolia, Japanese Cryptomeria, Eastern Red Cedar, Laurel Oak, Crape Myrtle and Eastern Redbud as well as other shrubs and ground coverings.
The site is required to have 153.3 tree density units. The site currently has 207 units and the applicant is adding 24 density units.
Elevations
The building will be a residential style with stone veneer for most of the first floor and mixed with hardi-plank siding on the second floor. The third floor will be a mix of the hardi-plank and shingle siding. The roof will be composite shingle and there will be balconies with aluminum railing.
Applicant will bring color samples and building materials to the meeting.
Design Guidelines
The site is regulated by the City Wide Design guidelines.
Department Comments
Arborist: Coordinate Tree Density Calculations on Sheet L2-00 to reflect plant schedule on preliminary landscape plans: 87 trees/3 & 4 inch caliper: RDF = 48.7 units, therefore SDF = 255.7
Building: No comment for DRB, building plans required.
Engineering: Provide Retaining Wall types, details, materials, and heights for DRB approval.
Environmental: Approval of the concept does not imply approval of a design for stormwater ordinance c...
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