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. . . Planning Commission Minutes September 23, 2003 Page 7 5.7. 5.8. Request by Victor Pacheco for Rezoning of Certain Property from Rlc (Single Family Residential) to R3 (Townhouse/Multiple Family Residential). Public Hearing - Case No. ZC 03-06 Request by Victor Pacheco for Preliminary Plat Approval (Boulder Point). Public Hearing - Case No. P 03-11 Staff report by Planner Chris Leeseberg. Suburban Land Development has requested a rezoning from Rid (Single Family Residential) to R3 (Townhouse District), and preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately 1.5 acres into two lots (Boulder Point). Lot 1 will be utilized for 5 units and Lot 2 will have 4 units. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the location, zoning, surrounding land uses, and landscaping. He noted that Lot 1, Block 1 does not meet the 50-foot setback requirement and a 12.6 feet variance would be required. If a variance is granted, staff recommends that six additional pines be planted between Lot 1, Block 1 and the County Road. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the applicant will be providing revised elevations, as the submitted elevations do not comply with the R3 design standards. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning and preliminary plat based on the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the vegetation would impact the traffic to the east. Ms. McPherson noted that a signal is planned for this intersection, but that a signal justification study will be required which could take 18 months - 3 years. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Victor Pachecho, applicant, distributed revised elevations at this time. Chair Pederson asked if the revised drawings included breaks in the rear fa~ade. Mr. Pacheco stated that there were vertical breaks. Kara Otto, Civil Engineer representing the applicant, reviewed the drainage and ponding on the common lot area. Chair Pederson asked if they would be allowed to use this area. Ms. McPherson explained that the City allows expansion of public drainage and utility easements to serve as regional ponding areas. Mr. Pacheco stated that he was willing to comply with the City's recommendations for site lines and screening. Ms. Otto stated that she has no problem complying with the City Engineer's comments. Commissioner Franz stated that he was surprised staff was willing to approve the plat with a variance. Mr. Leesberg stated that staff did not feel it was a significant issue and the additional screening will serve to meet the intent of the setback buffer zone. Ms. McPherson explained that the additional unit will help to ensure the success of the homeowner's association, since homeowner's associations are challenging for smaller projects. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Offerman sated that he was hopeful the intersection would be signalized soon. He stated that there was more of a visibility problem on the north side, not the south side where the subject property is located. He stated he did not have a problem with the proposed variance and that the additional trees would not be an issue. He stated that he would like to see more detail in the rear elevations.