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Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 6 . 5.4. Request by D.R. Horton for Preliminary Plat Approval (Trott Brook Farms South). Public Hearing - Case No. P 01-14 Staff report by Michele McPherson. D .R. Horton requests approval for a rezoning to R3, Townhouse District, and preliminary plat for Trott Brook Farms South, a 149-unit residential development on 38 acres located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Twin Lakes Road and County Road 12. Ms. McPherson reviewed the surrounding uses, topography, and location of gas mains and power line easements. She explained that the mixed use project consists of townhomes (58) and single-family units (19), and condominiums (72). Ms. McPherson reviewed the layout of the streets and lots and explained how access will be provided to the Black property. She noted that a portion of the property shown in Outlots A and B, Elk River Crossing, is currently in the City's ownership and will need to be purchased prior to incorporating them into the plat. The net density is 4.78 units per acre (total area minus land not owned, right-of-way, and wetlands) and is consistent with the underlying land use of Medium Density Residential. In addition to the 149 lots, there are three common lots and two outlots, A and B. Outlot A will be used for an entry feature and also will preserve a stand of trees along the east property line adjacent to Hillside City Park. Outlot B will provide a trail connection to Hillside City Park to the east. . Ms. McPherson reviewed the single-family, townhome, and condominium portions of the plat. She then reviewed issues regarding the open space, access, parking, landscaping/tree preservation, historic preservation and park dedication. Ms. McPherson noted that City Engineer Terry Maurer's memo addressed the grading, drainage, and utility issues. Staff recommended approval of the applicant's requests, with the findings and conditions listed in the staff report dated November 27,2001. Ms. McPherson noted that Condition #18 should be changed to a 25 foot trail easement. Commissioner Mesich stated that the backs of the buildings do not the ordinance requirements for percentage of brick and stucco. Commissioner Baker asked what the minimum requirement is for open space. Ms. McPherson stated that without the purchase of the City property, the project is at 3.8 percent open space. Commissioner Baker asked if the open space was to be buildable. Ms. McPherson explained that the open space is required to be usable for active recreational purposes. Commissioner Mesich asked if the project met the requirements for off street parking. Ms. McPherson stated that ~ space per unit is required for the condominium portion of the plat. There are not enough off street parking spaces, but parking along both sides of the streets is allowed except on the private drives for the condominiums. Commissioner Mesich asked if the runoff will be increased by the project. Mr. Maurer explained that the developer must provide that there is no increase in runoff from what was on the site previously. Comments in his memo address this issue to ensure that there be room for areas to the south for discharge of storm water into the regional system. .