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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0223-0291, submitted by Horrocks Engineers, on behalf of Helu Development, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and to change the zoning from Traditional Neighborhood Mixed Residential and R-3, Single-Family Residential to Planned Development - Multifamily to allow a 240-unit apartment complex, located at 1400 and 1609 Range Drive.
(No responses in favor and two in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations. This item was continued from the May 1, 2023, City Council meeting.)
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Following the May 1, 2023, City Council meeting, the applicant met with staff to discuss revisions to the site layout and subsequently submitted a revised concept plan. The revised plan increased parking to meet the 2 spaces per unit standard, removed one building, increased the height of the previously two-story buildings to three-stories, consolidated dumpsters to one central location away from the adjacent neighborhood and grouped amenities.
The applicant proposes the construction of a 240-unit apartment complex comprised of three-story buildings. Based on the School Impact Analysis, the development would likely include 21 elementary school, 11 middle school and 9 high school students. The initial Traffic Impact Analysis indicates the development will not have a significant impact on the intersections at Belt Line Road and Range Drive or North Galloway Avenue and Range Drive. During the morning peak hour, 96 trips can be expected and 122 trips in the PM peak hour.
On April 10, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1 (Rodriguez-Ross dissenting) for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and to change the z...
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