APPROVE the Certificate of Appropriateness for a rezoning to PR (Planned Residential) / TO (Technology Overlay) zoning at a density of up to 7 du/ac. (Applicant requested 12 du/ac.)

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Details of Action

APPROVE the Certificate of Appropriateness for a rezoning to PR (Planned Residential) / TO (Technology Overlay) zoning at a density of up to 7 du/ac. (Applicant requested 12 du/ac.)

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Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the Certificate of Appropriateness for a rezoning to PR (Planned Residential) / TO (Technology Overlay) zoning at a density of up to 7 du/ac. (Applicant requested 12 du/ac.)

PR zoning at the requested density is consistent with the sector plan designation and will allow uses compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning pattern. It is a logical extension of the zoning and density from the north and east. However, since the proposal is a stand-alone project, not to be combined with adjacent developments, staff is recommending that the density be limited to 7 du/ac, which is more consistent with the actual developed densities in the surrounding area. With the small size of the site, less units will allow reasonable development of about 11 units, and there will be more area to include some open space, allow more flexibility as to where the access drive may be placed, and reduce the possibility for variances that may be necessary with 19 units, especially in regard to the 35 foot peripheral setback requirement of the PR zoning district. Landscape screening will be required within the peripheral areas and it would be preferrable if the full 35 foot setback area is established.