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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: August 20, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lot 1 and 2 of Redwood of Aurora Subdivision on vacant land located north of W. Indian Trail and east of N. Randall Road (Redwood USA, LLC - 21-0469 / AU08/4-21.177-CU/Ppn/Psd - JM - Ward 6)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Redwood USA, LLC is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat for the property located north of W. Indian Trail and east of N. Randall Road for a ROW Dwelling (Party Wall) (1130) Use which includes the construction of a 198-unit rental townhome community.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently with R-2(C) One Family Dwelling District with a Conditional Use zoning, which is part of the Devonshire Conditional Use Planned Development. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat for a rental townhome development of 50 buildings with 198 units ranging in size from 1,294 to 1,620 square feet. Each unit has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, patio, a two-car driveway, and a two-car garage. The one-story buildings will consist of six different types with varying layout and fa?ade elements. Five of the buildings have rear-loaded garages while the remaining have front-loaded garages. The development is at 5.50 dwelling units per acre and 45% lot coverage.
The Preliminary Plan features a stormwater detention pond and a detention facility fronting on W. Indian Trail buffering the development. A large divided entrance with central median curve through the middle of the development and ends at a small private park that provides passive recreation for the residents, including a gazebo. Adjacent to the park are two central stormwater detention ponds that will provide residents views of the ponds as well as a path to walk around the ponds. Addit...
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