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DRB201400619, Hill Street/Myrtle Street, Hill St. Commons
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Item Summary:
New development
Staff Report:
Background
The applicant is requesting to develop vacant land. The new development will consist of 15 attached homes and six townhomes.
Site Plan Analysis
The site plan shows the layout and placement of the proposed building. Five units will face both Hill and Myrtle Streets. The units are clustered in groups of four (with five on Hill) and are separated by either an alley or amenity area.
Landscape Plan Analysis
The landscape plan shows the addition of Armstrong Maple, European Hornbeam, Cryptomeria, Leyland Cypress and Arnold Tulip Tree.
The site requires 65.5 tree density units and the applicant has proposed 67 units.
Elevations
The townhomes are three story red brick with entrances facing the street. The attached homes are two story with siding that have porches fronting Hill Street or the amenity areas for the interior units.
Applicant will bring color and material sample to meeting.
Design Guidelines
The property is located in the Neighborhood Mixed-Use District of the Groveway Community Overlay District. The proposed development is not in compliance with the zoning standards for this area. Applicant will need approval from Roswell Department of Transportation Director for a curb cut within 100 feet of an intersection of two public roads per Section 12.4.51 (3).
Department Comments
Engineering:
· A photometric study shall be submitted with the LDP plans. All street lighting shall designed and installed in accordance with Section 6 of the COR Standard Construction Specifications. Fixtures and layout must approved by RDOT and the City Engineer prior to installation. Lights must be installed prior to final plat approval.
· On the landscape plan, please indicate that durable shrubs and ground covers (Ds3) per Table 6-5.3 in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control i...
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