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<br />- <br /> <br />Lawrence - Williams Addition 72 Units - Site Plan Review <br />City Council Memo - August 2, 2004 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />Williams 1 st Addition was originally platted in 1986 as mixed use development including <br />177 residential units. 90 units were originally approved for the subject property. The original <br />plan has been modified over the years as follows: <br /> <br />. Twin home units originally platted along the east side of Whispering Lane were replaced <br />by Single Family Homes. The revision eliminated 7 of 14 planned units. <br />. Lots 1-3, Block 3 (south end of development between Whispering Lane and Crestview <br />Drive) were replatted as Hillcrest Townhomes. The revision eliminated 4 of 22 planned <br />units. <br />. Site Plan approval to construct a 30 unit building was granted by the City Council on July <br />21,2003. It does not appear that the developer, Jon Whitcomb, will construct the 30 unit <br />building, and may seek approval for a lower density townhome development. <br /> <br />Existing Condition <br />The existing site is forested. The site slopes approximately 25 feet west to east. <br /> <br />Proposal <br />Two 36 unit, 3 story buildings, and four 18 stall garages are proposed. The entire site <br />would be graded resulting in a great loss of trees. <br /> <br />SITE PLAN REVIEW <br /> <br />Tree Preservation Plan <br />The site is forested with native trees including oaks, basswoods, and cedars. 65 significant <br />trees (6" deciduous or greater, 12" coniferous or greater) have been identified on the site. <br />The applicant proposed to save nine significant trees at the northwest corner of the site. <br />The City Forester has reviewed the plans and they have addressed the comments of his <br />previous reviews. He notes that given the density previously approved on the property <br />(prior to Tree Preservation Standards) it is virtually impossible to meet all of today's tree <br />preservation guidelines with the approved density. <br /> <br />Building Setbacks <br />Building setbacks are determined through site plan review for Planned Residential <br />Development projects. Building setbacks are acceptable, and are as follows: <br /> <br />Direction Minimum Proposed Setback <br />Front Yard Setback - Whisperina Lane 35 feet <br />North Side Yard Setback - Sinale Family 30 feet <br />South Side Yard Setback - Future 30 units? 30 feet <br />Rear Yard Setback - Summit Point Townhomes 30 feet <br />