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Planning Commission Minutes January 29, 2002 Page 4 e 5.3. Request by STC. Inc. for a Rezoning of Certain Property from Rid. Single Family Residential to R# Townhouse District. Public Hearing - Case No. ZC 02-01 5.4. Request by STC, Inc. for Preliminary Plat Approval (STC Fischer Property). Public Hearing - Case No. P 02-01 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. STC, Inc. requests a rezoning from Rid (Single Family Residential) to R3 (T ownhome District) and preliminary plat approval. The preliminary plat includes 21 single family lots and 82 townhouse lots (103 total lots) on 32 acres. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the existing conditions, rezoning request, and described the proposed project. He then reviewed issues associated with the plat including dimensional requirements, access, Park and Recreation Commission recommendations for park dedication and trails, and landscaping and tree preservation requirements. Issues discussed regarding the townhouse development included open space, parking, and design. Mr. Harlicker noted that it appears the side elevations for the condominiums consist entirely of vinyl siding, with only a variation in texture. The ordinance requires that no single building elevations hall have more than 75% of one type of exterior finish. Mr. Harlicker also noted that the ordinance requires a 32 inch break in building elevations every two units, and that the Commission should determine whether or not the decks are considered a break in the building elevation. Mr. Harlicker stated that the location of the condominiums will have to be adjusted to comply with the 30' setback requirement from the curb line of private drives. e The Commission discussed the issues brought up by staff, and whether the intent of "open space" was met in this plat. Staff suggested findings for recommendation of either denial or approval of the rezoning request. Staff also offered conditional of approval for the preliminary plat. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Ed Hasek, Westwood Professional Services, representing the applicant, D .R. Horton, explained that the ends of the condominiums included wood shakes, and were not entirely vinyl. Mr. Hasek stated that he felt the shared driveway issue had been resolved during the Trott Brook Farms South plat review. He felt the accesses to the condominiums should be considered shared driveways and therefore, do not require the 30' setback. Mr. Hasek explained that the driveways are 25 feet in length, and garages are 22 feet deep. Mr. Hasek addressed other issues staff had regarding the trail connection, relocation of Road C, and open. space. He noted that he would bring color palette samples to the City Council meetmg. Commissioner Franz asked how Mr. Hassek intended to address the 32 inch break in building elevations. Mr. Hassek stated that this issue needs to be discussed further. e Tom Bakritges, D.R. Horton, stated that he feels the proposed building facades of the coach homes and villas meet the City's ordinance. He stated that they will be spending an additional $10,000 - $12,000 on each building to meet these requirements. Mr. Bakritges noted that they are proposing to use three earth tone colors. He explained that the decks will be included on all units, and some will be three or four-season porches. Mr. Bakritges